M & M Rice Krispie Treats

These colorful M & M Rice Krispie Treats are so easy to make, with only four ingredients, and are sure to be everyone’s favorite dessert. Scroll to the end for video how-tos and a printable recipe.

M & M Rice Krispie Treats

If you’re looking for a perfect birthday party treat (or anytime treat), these four-ingredient M & M Rice Krispie Treats are the answer. We add the classic colorful candies to our perfect, never-fail Rice Krispie treat recipe for just a bit of crunch and chocolate, truly making these the best, no-bake dessert. 

how to make M & M Rice Krispie Treats

Good news! It’s easy. You’ll only need Rice Krispies cereal, marshmallows, salted butter, and, of course, M & M candies.

• Spray a large bowl with cooking spray or rub with butter or Crisco. Add 4 2/3 cups Rice Krispies cereal.  Also grease an 8-inch or 9-inch square baking pan and set aside.

microwave Rice Krispie Treats 

• In a large, microwave-safe bowl, place  4 tablespoons of salted butter and 10 ounces of marshmallows. Microwave for 1 minute on high. Stir, and microwave for at additional 30 second intervals, if needed. Stir until very smooth.
  • Be sure to keep your eye on the marshmallows! They will puff up.
  • 10 ounces of marshmallows equals 6 cups of mini marshmallows (usually 1 bag) OR about 40 regular marshmallows.

• Pour the marshmallow mixture over the cereal. Stir gently until the mixture is very well combined. Fold in 1 cup of M & M candies.

• Transfer to the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula to evenly press the cereal treats into the pan. Press more candies, about 2 tablespoons of M & Ms, into the top of the treats.

• Let cool completely, about 2 hours. You may also chill in the refrigerator. Cut into 16 squares.

supplies and ingredients to make Rice Krispie Treats

Here are the specific supplies and ingredients I used to make my M and M Rice Krispie Treats.

how do you make Rice Krispie Treats on the stove-top?

The instructions above are for microwave Rice Krispie Treats, but you may of course also make the treats on the stove top. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat and add the marshmallows. Continue to melt over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture is very smooth. Pour the mixture over the Rice Krispies cereal in the bowl and follow the instructions above.

how do you make a larger batch of M & M Rice Krispie Treats?

I prefer making smaller batches of Rice Krispie Treats, in 8-inch or 9-inch square pans, because I find it much more manageable. However, you can absolutely make this cereal treat recipe in a 9 x 13-inch baking pan. To do so, adjust your measurements as follows:

• 6 tablespoons salted butter
• 16 ounces of marshmallows (just over 9 cups of mini marshmallows OR about 68 regular marshmallows)
• 7 cups Rice Krispies cereal
• 1 1/2 cups plus 4 tablespoons M & M candies

Cut the cooled Rice Krispie Treats into 28 squares.

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printable M & M Rice Krispie Treat recipe

M & M Rice Krispie Treats

Easy, no-bake, four ingredient recipe for M & M Rice Krispie Treats

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 2 mins

Chill for 2 hrs

Total Time 2 hrs 12 mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 16 treats

Calories 128 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 4 tablespoons salted butter
• 10 ounces marshmallows 6 cups mini marshmallows OR 40 regular size
• 4 2/3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
• 1 cup M & M candies plus an additional 2 tablespoons

Instructions

 

• Grease a large bowl and an 8 or 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray, butter, or Crisco. Place the Rice Krispies cereal in the large bowl. Set aside.
• In a large, microwave-safe bowl, place the butter and marshmallows. Microwave on high for 1 minute, watching the marshmallows carefully, as they will puff up. Stir and continue to microwave, if needed, at 30 second intervals. Stir very well until the mixture is smooth.
• Pour the marshmallow mixture over the Rice Krispies and gently stir to incorporate all of the mixture into the cereal.
• Gently fold in 1 cup of M and M candies.
• Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan and press evenly with a spatula. Insert the additional M and Ms into the top of the treats.
• Cool at room temperature or chill in the refrigerator for about 2 hours. Cut into squares.

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