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Rice Krispie Treats Recipe showing hands pulling apart soft and gooey marshmallow bars on parchment paper.
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Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

Rice Krispie Treats Recipe for ultra soft, gooey bars that never turn hard. Simple ingredients, foolproof method. Try it today.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 20 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 99
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 tablespoons salted butter
  • 15 oz miniature marshmallows about 8½ cups total
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Optional:
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons sprinkles
  • ¼ teaspoon salt if using unsalted butter

Method
 

  1. Lightly grease or line a 9×13 inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat.
  3. Add about 10 oz of marshmallows and stir gently until fully melted and smooth. Keep heat low.
  4. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Add cereal and mix gently until coated.
  6. Fold in remaining marshmallows for extra gooey texture.
  7. Transfer mixture to prepared pan and gently press into place without compacting.
  8. Let cool at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes before cutting.

Notes

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Nutrient
 Amount Per Serving
Calories
 99 kcal
Carbohydrates
 15 g
Sugar
 6 g
Fat
 4 g
Saturated Fat
 3 g
Cholesterol
 9 mg
Sodium
 80 mg
Potassium
 7 mg
Iron
 2.2 mg
Vitamin A
 450 IU
Vitamin C
 5 mg
Note: Nutrition values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredient brands and portion sizes.