Using only 3 ingredients, these Original Rice Krispies Treats come together in no time and are packed with flavor! The classic favorite everyone grew up on!
Most people grow up having these around in their house, or at least trying them once. I love how kid friendly they are and how fun it is that the kids can make these just about by themselves (minus the stove part of course).
The Ooey Gooey Goodness of these Original Rice Krispies Treats are hard to beat! Simple to make and no baking necessary!
This recipe never fails and is perfect for any occasion! Plus, it is a great way to use up a box of cereal you may have on hand. If your kids are like mine, they beg for a box of cereal at the store claiming it is their favorite, only to get home and never want more than one bowl, ha-ha!
Using only three ingredients, this is a classic sweet treat that is a great way to get the kids in the kitchen baking with you!!
Ingredients Needed for these Original Rice Krispies Treats:
3 tbsp. butter
6 cups Kellogg’s Rice Krispies cereal
4 cups mini marshmallows OR 10 oz regular sized marshmallows
Directions:
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
Add in the marshmallows and stir until completely melted.
Remove from heat.
Add in the Rice Krispie’s cereal and stir until thoroughly coated.
Press mixture evenly into a greased 9 x 13 baking pan.
Allow to cool completely and cut into desired sized squares.
Have a sweet tooth craving? Check out these other great recipes:
Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispy Cups
Chocolate No Frost Oatmeal Cake
Tips on how to make the BEST Rice Krispy Treats:
*Fresh is BEST! Don’t try to use those stale marshmallows you may have in the back of your pantry! Fresh marshmallows end up making hard and crunchy treats, which aren’t near as good as the ooey gooey type! Buy a fresh bag before making these!
*Store these bars in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
*If you add in a few extra marshmallows, it’ll add a bit extra chewiness, which everyone will love!
*Do NOT refrigerate these as they will become quite hard.
*Use Lucky Charms cereal in place of Rice Krispies for a fun St. Patrick’s Day twist.
*You can add in some M & M’s, crushed Oreo, or Reese cups to these for an added variation!
These Original Rice Krispies Treats are thick, chewy, and filled with extra gooey marshmallows. The perfect sweet treat for any occasion! Print the recipe below and be sure to give them a try!
The Original Rice Krispies Treats
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon butter
- 6 cups Rice Krispy Cereal
- 4 cups mini marshmallows *or 10 oz regular marshmallows
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
- Add in the marshmallows and stir until completely melted.
- Remove from heat.
- Add in the rice krispies cereal and stir until thoroughly coated.
- Press mixture evenly into a greased 9 x 13 baking pan.
Nutrition
Recipe updated 2/15/22
