Enjoy the absolute BEST Rice Krispie Treats recipe you will ever taste. They are perfectly balanced using just the right amount of marshmallows, rice crispy cereal, and butter.
Read how we conducted a blind taste test of over 20 versions of the recipe in order to choose the Perfect Rice Krispie Treat Recipe.
If you are looking for the very BEST Rice Krispie Treat recipe you have ever tasted, you've come to the right place.
I know you might be wondering:
- What could possibly make a rice crispy treat the best ever?
- Isn't the recipe just 3 simple ingredients?
- How can you make this basic marshmallow cereal treat better?
I'm here to tell you that after having 20 taste testers try over 20 different versions of this recipe we have definitively found the very best Rice Krispie Treat recipe.
Tasters over at TheKitchn' agreed. They gave our Krispie Treats recipe a 10/10 and voted it the best on the web!
This recipe for Rice Krispie treats makes a nice crunchy cereal treat with just the right amount of marshmallow gooey-ness, and the most amazing, creamy, buttery, marshmallowy flavor. It's the perfect base for adding mixins and making Reese's Cup Rice Krispie Treats, Chocolate-dipped Rice Krispie Treats, and more.
Each of the 20 different rice Krispie treat recipes that we tried was good. I mean, seriously what could be bad about a rice crispy treat?
But when each of our 20 taste testers compared the subtle differences in each cereal treat recipe they came to several conclusions about what makes the best rice crispy treat ever.
Some recipes and ingredients were definitely better than others and finding the right ratio of ingredients was the most important step in the process, so that is where we began.
What is the basic Rice Krispie Treat Recipe?
- The basic recipe calls for melting butter and marshmallows together then stirring in Rice Krispies Cereal, then pressing it into a pan before cutting it into squares or rectangles but the trick is to get the perfect balance of those ingredients.
- Too much cereal and the treats are dry, too many marshmallows and the treats are overly sweet and sticky. Not enough butter and the treats taste bland.
We found just the right amount of ingredients to use.
We started our search for the best rice crispy treat by trying 6 different versions of the recipe, each with varying amounts of butter and marshmallows and cereal.
For each of these recipes, we used the same brand of butter, marshmallows, and cereal. Some recipes called for using a 9-inch by 13-inch pan while others used a square 8-inch or 9-inch pan.
Our tasters did not know what recipe they were trying to make the test completely unbiased.
What is the best ratio of butter, marshmallows, and rice crispy cereal?
Here are the 6 different combinations we tried:
- 3 tablespoons butter, 10 ounces marshmallows, 6 cups Rice Krispies Cereal in 9'X13" pan
- 6 tablespoons butter, 12 ounces marshmallows, 6 cups Rice Krispies Cereal in 9'X13" pan
- 6 tablespoons butter, 16 ounces marshmallows, 7 cups Rice Krispies Cereal in 9'X13" pan
- 5 tablespoons butter, 8 cups mini marshmallows (13.33 ounces) plus 2 cups (3.33 ounces) mini marshmallows, 6 cups Rice Krispies Cereal in 9'X9" pan
- The 8 cups of marshmallows are melted and stirred into the cereal then the other 2 cups are folded in so that they don't melt.
- 8 tablespoons butter, 16 ounces marshmallows, 9 cups Rice Krispies Cereal in 9'X13" pan
- 6 tablespoons butter, 14 ounces marshmallows plus 2 ounces, 6 cups Rice Krispies Cereal in 9'X9" pan
- The 14 ounces of marshmallows were melted then the 2 ounces were tossed in at the last minute.
BEST Rice Krispie Treat Recipe (ratio and pan size)
- 6 tablespoons butter, 16 ounces marshmallows, 7 cups Rice Krispies Cereal in 9"X13" pan
- We found that this ratio was unanimously voted the favorite.
- Tasters commented on this recipe having the perfect ratio of crunch to chew, just the right thickness, and a really amazing flavor.
We'll show you how to make the best cereal treats now, but be sure to scroll past the recipe to read more about our taste test result. We share so many tips on making the best-tasting treats.
Video
You can start by watching this video to see how you can make perfect Rice Krispie Treat bars.
How to make the BEST Rice Krispie Treats on the stove?
- Grease a 9x13-inch pan and a large mixing bowl with butter or baking spray.
- Pour the cereal into the greased bowl and set it aside.
- Begin to melt the butter over low heat in a medium or large saucepan.
- Add the marshmallows to the saucepan and stir.
- Continue to stir often, until about 75% of the marshmallows are melted.
- Remove the pan from the heat and continue to stir, smashing the marshmallows using a rubber spatula or the back of a wooden spoon, until the marshmallows completely melt and become smooth.
- We recommend taking the marshmallows off the heat before they are completely melted, so you will not overheat the marshmallows. The residual heat from the melted marshmallows will heat the unmelted marshmallows slowly, allowing them to melt without getting too hot. When marshmallows are overheated, the sugar crystallizes, turning into hard candy. Overheated marshmallows will make your treats hard to bite into.
- Pour the marshmallows over the cereal and toss to combine.
- We recommend pouring the marshmallows over the cereal instead of adding them to the pan. If the cereal is poured into the hot pan, the crisp rice may become soft if it gets too hot. Your treats may taste stale immediately after they are made because the cereal will be soft.
- Once the cereal is mixed with the melted marshmallows, pour it into a well-buttered 9"X13" pan.
- GENTLY spread it into an even layer. Do not compress the mixture or your treats will be dense and hard.
- Allow the treats to cool for at least 30 minutes before cutting into rectangles or squares.
Make Rice Krispie Treats in the Microwave:
- Combine the butter and marshmallows in a large microwave-safe bowl.
- Heat on high power for 1 minute then remove and stir until the melted butter blends with the marshmallows.
- Keep stirring until the marshmallows melt.
- Only if needed, reheat for 15-second increments, stirring after each until the marshmallows are fully melted. You do not want to overheat the marshmallows.
- Follow the remaining instructions in the stovetop method.
You can see our Microwave Rice Krispie Treat recipe, here for more details.
Recipe
Read more details about the taste test results and what makes them the very best Rice Krispie Treats below the recipe. We have lots of tips for making your treats the best you will ever taste.
Rice Krispie Treat Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons European-style salted butter, cut into small pieces
- 16 ounces Kraft Jet-Puffed Marshmallows
- 7 cups Kellogg's Rice Krispies Cereal
Instructions
- Grease a 9 inch by 13-inch pan with butter or spray with baking spray.
- Grease a large mixing bowl with butter or baking spray and pour in the cereal.
Stove Top Instructions
- Begin melting the butter in a medium-large saucepan set over low heat then stir in the marshmallows.
- Continue to melt over low heat, stirring often, until about 75% of the marshmallows have melted.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir vigorously until all of the marshmallows have melted.
- Pour the melted marshmallows over the Rice Krispies Cereal and toss to evenly coat.
- Spread the mixture into the buttered pan and gently press into an even layer.
- Let the cereal treats cool for at least 30 minutes before cutting into 18 rectangles.
Microwave Instructions
- Combine the butter and marshmallows in a large microwave-safe mixing bowl.
- Heat in the microwave for 1 minute then remove and stir vigorously until melted.
- If needed, heat for additional 15-second increments stirring after each until melted.
- Pour the marshmallow mixture over the cereal and toss until evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture into the buttered pan and gently press into an even layer.
- Let the cereal treats cool for at least 30 minutes before cutting into 18 rectangles.
Notes
- European-style salted butter contains more butterfat than American-style butter adding richness to the treats. Salted butter balances out the sweetness.
- We recommend using Kraft Jet-Puffed Marshmallows. They have great texture and flavor. We found store-brand marshmallows to be stickier. If you use store-brand marshmallows, we recommend adding up to one additional cup of Rice Krispies Cereal.
- Store your treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Do NOT refrigerate your treats. They will become stale-tasting if stored in the fridge.
- You can freeze the treats. Wrap them well, and freeze for up to 3 months. To thaw, bring them to room temperature and let them sit, wrapped, for a few hours. Then unwrap and enjoy.
- Do NOT overheat your marshmallows. This is key to making soft and chewy Rice Krispie Treats, not hard treats.
- Do NOT compact the cereal treat mixture into your pan or you will end up with very dense, hard treats. Gently press the mixture into the pan.
Did you make this recipe and think it was great or do you have any questions? Leave a comment below and don't forget to rate the recipe using the star rating system.
Can I make a smaller batch?
- If you want to make a smaller batch in an 8-inch or 9-inch pan, use 4 tablespoons butter, 10 ounces of marshmallows, and 4 ⅔ cup rice crispy cereal.
- We have found that using a 10-ounce bag of marshmallows in a small-batch recipe works fine. If you look at the ratio in the large batch recipe above, you can calculate the need for 10.5 ounces of marshmallow in a small batch, but our favorite marshmallows come in 10-ounce bags, so that is what we use. This 0.5-ounce variance does not appear to make much difference. If you find 10.5-ounce bags (Stay Puffed makes them) you can use the whole bag.
- If you press this into a 9-inch pan your treats will be a bit thinner than those made in an 8-inch pan.
FAQ - Be sure to check out our Cereal Treats FAQ page for detailed tips and tricks for making amazing cereal treats every time.
What taste testers did or did not like about the recipes:
There was not a single treat that the 20 taste testers found to be truly bad, but everyone had an opinion about which treats tasted the best.
- Everyone agreed that more butter and more marshmallows made for a better-tasting Rice Krispie Treat.
- They also all agreed that the original recipe with just 3 tablespoons of butter and 10 ounces of marshmallows to 6 cups of cereal produced the driest, least flavorful treat.
- Not one single one of the 20 taste testers liked the addition of the whole marshmallows in the cereal treats.
- People complained that the whole marshmallows made the treats too sweet, even if the total amount of marshmallows was similar to another treat where all the marshmallows were melted.
- They also complained that the treats felt too gummy because they were biting into too many marshmallows.
- Thickness mattered. The original treats were just too thin while some of the treats were too thick to easily bite into.
What else did we test?
Once we established the perfect ratio of ingredients we wanted to determine which brands of products made the most flavorful Rice Krispie Treats so we cut the recipe in thirds and made small batches using the quantities below:
- 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) of butter
- 5.33 ounces of marshmallows
- 2 ⅓ cups of Rice Krispies Cereal
We used a scale to measure the butter and marshmallows to ensure every single batch was the same.
We pressed the Rice Krispie Treats into a lasagna pan that has 3 long sections, each with a removable tray that helps to lift the treats. This ensured each treat was the same thickness. Plus it made it super easy to remove the treats from the pan.
It was amazing how much difference was detected in the treats using different products.
Which butter makes the best Rice Krispie Treats?
We started by testing five different brands of butter, both salted and unsalted. We even made a batch using vegan butter and one using virgin coconut oil.
- We found that every one of the 20 different taste testers preferred a Rice Krispie Treat made with salted butter.
- The flavor difference between salted and unsalted butter is quite significant so we definitely recommend you use salted butter in your crispy treat recipe.
- You may be asking "can't I just sprinkle in some salt?"
- No! We tried that. The salt did not disperse evenly throughout the treats and made the treats taste salty.
- When using salted butter you don't taste the salt, it just makes the treats taste richer and more flavorful.
American Butter VS. European Butter
What is the difference between European Butter and American Butter?
- American butter has a higher water content than European butter.
- European butter and has a higher butterfat content than American butter.
- Butter made in Europe must have a minimum butterfat content of 82% while butter made in America only needs to have 80%.
- While that may not seem significant, when you melt the butter to make your treats, more water will be evaporated from American butter leaving you with less butterfat, which means less flavor.
- Rice Krispie Treats made using European butter will taste richer and have a creamier texture.
What brands of butter did we use in our taste tests?
- Plugra Salted Butter
- President Salted Butter
- Land-O-Lakes, both salted and unsalted
- Land-O-Lakes, new European Style Salted Butter
- Kroger brand salted and unsalted butter
- Kroger Private Selection Creamy French Style Salted Butter
- We later tried out Kerry Gold Butter too.
We also tried:
- Miyoko's Vegan Butter
- Kroger Private Selection Virgin Coconut Oil
Which butter did we like best in our rice crispy treats?
- Taste testers all agreed that cereal treats made using either President Salted Butter, KerryGold or Kroger Private Selection Creamy French Style Salted Butter had the best flavor.
- Treats made with Land-O-Lakes new European-Style Salted Butter were also very good rounding out our top 4.
Which butter was the loser?
- Kroger brand unsalted butter was definitely the least favorite! Only one of the 20 taste testers even liked the cereal treats made with this butter. She said it had a familiar flavor because that is the butter she uses all the time.
What about the taste of the other butter?
- The biggest revelation was that salted butter was definitely preferred over unsalted.
- Land-O-Lakes unsalted butter was at the bottom of the pack just above Kroger unsalted but the Land-O-Lakes salted butter was in the middle and their new European Style Salted Butter fared even better.
- Plugra Salted Butter had very mixed reviews.
- Three of the taste testers thought the treats made with Plugra Butter tasted peppery, two thought they had an off flavor, while two others listed it as their favorite.
What about the vegan options?
- We tested a vegan butter but none of the testers liked the flavor or texture of the treats made with this butter.
- We also made some treats using virgin coconut oil which gave the cereal treats a definite coconut flavor. Those tasters who like the flavor of coconut found this to be one of their absolute favorite treats. You can find the recipe for plain Vegan Rice Krispie Treats, here, and for Chocolate Vegan Rice Krispie Treats, here.
If you really want to ramp up the butter flavor you can brown it to make Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats.
What's next?
For the remaining of our taste tests, we chose to use Kroger Private Selection French Style Butter because it is a less expensive option than President's Butter but we highly recommend using either when making your treats.
Which Rice Krispies to use to make cereal treats?
You might have guessed the winner here:
- Kellogg's Rice Krispies Cereal made the best Rice Krispie Treats
We tested three different rice crispy cereal brands. We used the same butter and same marshmallows so that the tasters were only comparing the cereal.
What did our tasters like and dislike about the rice crispy cereals?
- Kellogg's Rice Krispies Cereal definitely was the favorite.
- The puffs of toasted rice stayed crispy in the cereal treats and tasters all agreed that they have outstanding flavor.
- Kroger brand cereal came in a close second but some tasters found the flavor to be a bit too bland and that the puffs of rice were not as full make the treats slightly harder.
- Target's Market Pantry Toasted Rice cereal was a definite loser.
- Tasters complained that the treats actually cut the roof of their mouth or that they dug into their gums around the teeth. The cereal is just too crunchy and hard.
- NOTE: later we tested Walmart brand cereal and found it to be similar to the Kroger brand.
Cereal Alternatives
You can use just about any cereal to make treats, but the ratio of ingredients may vary slightly due to the shape and size of the cereal. We've created recipes using dozens of cereal brands. Some of our favorites include:
Are Rice Krispie Treats gluten-free?
- No, if you use the ingredients we recommend. There is gluten in Kellogg's Rice Krispies Cereal.
- You can make them gluten-free by using gluten-free rice crispy cereal though. See our recipes for gluten-free and vegan treats here:
What's next?
Now we had our favorite butter and favorite cereal so the only thing left to decide on was the marshmallows.
What brand of marshmallows was our favorite?
- Kraft Jet-Puffed Marshmallows won our taste test!
What did our tasters like and dislike about the marshmallows?
- Tasters commented that the cereal treats made using Jet-Puffed Marshmallows had a wonderful vanilla flavor without being overly sweet. They also had the perfect chew. When tasters pulled the treats apart they were gooey but not overly sticky.
- Kroger brand did great in the flavor category but tasters found the treats made with these marshmallows to be just too sticky and chewy. The treats were really dense too. The marshmallows were also much more difficult to work with. These marshmallows were so sticky that they were hard to blend with the cereal.
- Dandies are a brand of vegan marshmallows that have amazing flavor. They are firmer than other marshmallows and are very difficult to melt. Tasters really enjoyed the flavor of the marshmallows in the cereal treats but felt they weren't worth the fuss to use unless making vegan treats.
- In testing recipes for our vegan Rice Krispie Treats we preferred using the large Dandies marshmallows versus using their mini marshmallows, but that the large marshmallows needed to be cut into 4 smaller pieces in order to melt more quickly.
- These marshmallows will never melt completely and they are much more difficult to mix into the cereal. You'll need to use your hands to get them completely mixed.
How many cups of marshmallows are in my bags?
Mini Marshmallows:
- Each cup of mini marshmallows weighs approximately 1.67 ounces.
- A 10-ounce bag contains 6 cups of mini marshmallows.
- A 16-ounce bag contains 9 ⅔ cups of mini marshmallows.
NOTE:
- For some reason, Kellogg's original Rice Krispie Treat recipe says there are 4 cups of mini marshmallows in a 10-ounce bag. We've weighed and measured this many times and there are definitely 6 cups in 10 ounces.
Standard (large) Marshmallows:
- Each large marshmallow is approximately 0.24 ounces.
- Each brand of marshmallow weighs slightly different amounts.
- 7-8 marshmallows = 1 cup of mini marshmallows
- There are approximately 40-48 marshmallows in a 10-ounce bag and 64-70 in a 16-ounce bag.
- Kraft Jet-Puffed Marshmallows are lighter than some other brands. If using them you'll need 40 marshmallows for a recipe calling for 10 ounces and 64 for a 16-ounce recipe.
What about Dandies Vegan Marshmallows?
- Dandies Marshmallows are twice as heavy as traditional marshmallows.
- Each weighing in at about 0.4 ounces.
- There are 24 marshmallows in a 10-ounce bag.
Check out our marshmallow conversion chart for specific amounts in each brand of marshmallows.
What about adding vanilla?
Once we had found the absolute best Rice Krispie Treat recipe using European-style salted butter, Kellogg's Rice Krispies Cereal, and Kraft Jet-Puffed Marshmallows, we decided to see if adding vanilla would enhance the flavor.
We got very mixed reviews:
- Some of our tasters loved the addition of the vanilla finding both pure vanilla extract and vanilla bean paste gave the cereal treats an enhanced vanilla flavor. Some ranked these treats as their absolute favorite.
- While others complained that the vanilla flavor overwhelmed the other yummy Rice Krispie Treat flavors. Some went so far as to say that the vanilla ruined the treats.
Tasters were so divided on this that we have decided to leave this up to your own taste buds. If you really want an intense vanilla flavor then add ½ teaspoon of pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste to your treats.
Other mix-ins:
You can add so many different mix-ins into your cereal treats. Why not try:
- Reese's Cup Rice Krispie Treats
- S'mores Rice Krispie Treats
- OREO Rice Krispie Treats
- Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
Get creative:
You can have fun making cute shapes for holidays and special occasions, like...
- Flower Rice Krispie Treats
- Red, White and Blue Rice Krispie Treat Stars
- Mickey Mouse Rice Krispie Treats
- See 20 cute Easter Rice Krispie Treat Ideas
Or you can really go all out and decorate them...
How to store marshmallow cereal treats?
- Your cereal treats will taste best if eaten within the first few days but they will stay crispy and fresh for up to a week if stored properly in an airtight container or large zip-top bag.
- Using salted butter helps to increase the shelf life of a Rice Krispie Treat.
- Do not refrigerate the treats as they may become soggy and soft.
- You may freeze your cereal treats for up to 3 months.
- Wrap the treats in plastic wrap or Glad Press 'n Seal, then overwrap them in tin foil. Place them in a zip-top bag and freeze.
- To thaw, remove the cereal treats from the freezer and let them sit, wrapped, on the counter for at least 1 hour before unwrapping.
- You can wrap the entire pan of treats or wrap individual treats depending on how you want to use them later.
Calories in Rice Krispie Treats
As far as desserts go, Rice Krispie Treats are relatively low in calories.
- If you cut a 9x13 pan of these RiceKkrispie Treats into 18 rectangles each treat will have 158 calories.
- Of course, you can cut them into 24 squares instead so each treat will have only 86 calories.
Here's are the Rice Krispie Treats Nutrition Facts for 18 servings.
Now that you have a basic recipe you can use it to make other treats with rice krispies.
Rice Krispie Treats Variations
Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats
Rice Krispie Treats with Chocolate
Rice Krispie Treats with Peanut Butter
Mawrean
I'm making these today...I was pretty sad to find out both kroger private selections French style butter and presidents butter have been discontinued😥🥺 so I tried the next recommended which is the Kerry gold. I can't wait to try!
Beth Klosterboer
Kerry Gold is a great butter to use. I've been using it too because Kroger discontinued their butter. I did not realize President's Butter had been discontinued.
Vonita
These were the best rice krispie treats ever!!! I took half over to a neighbor. She had relatives to visit today and they could tell the difference from the regular recipe and loved them.
This will be our recipe that we use from now on. Thank you for your improvement on a fantastic treat anyway 😋😋😋😋😋
Beth Klosterboer
It's great to hear that everyone loved this recipe and that it will your go-to from now on. 🙂
Rachel
I’ve made these treats before using your recipe and our modification is that our local grocery store has an horchata flavored rice cereal, so we used three cups of these and four cups of regular Rice Krispies. Everyone who tried them said they were the best treats they had ever had. I believe that they were the best because of the ratios y’all provided! Thank you!
Meaghan Mountford
Thank you so much Rachel! Beth tested a LOT of ratios, so I'm glad it worked so well. And now I have to find some horchata rice cereal around me to try!
Judith Horton
AMAZING!!!!!!!!! Seriously, when I read your post, I was skeptical that your recipe was really that much better than the traditional rice krispie treat recipe but after making a batch, I am totally convinced that this is the best rice krispie treat recipe ever! My whole family agrees. Pulling the marshmallows off the stove early made such a huge difference in the texture of these treats. That is such a great tip. Thank you for that. I used Kerry Gold butter and the treats tasted so good. Another great tip.
Beth Klosterboer
I am so happy to hear you and your family loved this recipe. I'm glad to hear the tips worked well for you too. They really do make a difference. 🙂
Emily
Hi! Wow, never thought I'd find such a site dedicated to RKT's! As if you don't have enough info, just to be sure - you would use 64 whole regular size marshmallows. Correct? Are the larger the preferred choice or a 16oz. mini bag? Wondering if size is a factor in texture. I'm making these treats for a bride to give out at her shower to guests. I'll be making 60. I will be freezing for a week or so. As these will be dipped partially in candy melt, will candy melt crack if frozen? Lastly, will double recipe work well in a 12x18 pan. Thank you! happy to have found your site!
Beth Klosterboer
Hi Emily,
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I like to use the 16 ounce bag of mini marshmallows but Meaghan prefers the larger marshmallows. Both work great. The texture of the final treats is pretty identical using either. I just like that the mini marshmallows melt more quickly. You can find 16 ounce bags of large or mini marshmallows which is nice because you don't have to count them out. If you check out our Marshmallow conversion chart here - https://howtomakecerealtreats.com/marshmallows/, you will see that every brand of marshmallows is slightly different and even marshmallows in the same bag are different sizes.
You can make a double batch of the treats in a 12x18-inch pan. They will be slightly thicker than a single batch made in a 9x13-inch pan but it won't be very noticeable.
Candy melts can crack and will become sticky if frozen (condensation will form on the surface making the chocolate sticky). I never recommend freezing anything dipped in candy melts but I know some people do it. If you absolutely have to, be sure to let them thaw completely at room temperature before opening your container. If you can put something like a few paper towels or a piece of cardboard in the container before freezing the treats, it can help to wick up any condensation. I would suggest, freezing the plain treats, letting them thaw completely, then dipping them in the candy melts up to 4 days before the wedding if at all possible.
Good luck and have fun!
Emily
Thank you, Beth! I will make them a week ahead, freeze, then dip them the day before. Better safe than sorry.
Beth Klosterboer
Enjoy!
FLMom
The flavor of these are marvelous, however, I am still struggling with my cereal tasting stale (have tried multiple recipes). The box was brand new and I cooked everything on extremely low power and followed the directions to a T. What am I doing wrong?!
Beth Klosterboer
Did you pour the melted butter and marshmallows over your cereal or did you pour the cereal into the saucepan? That can make a big difference in texture.
Michelle
These are hands down the best rice-crispy treats ever! They solve problems with rice crispy treats that I didn't know I had. Make them.
Beth Klosterboer
LOL! I had a friend tell me something similar after making this recipe. I'm glad you enjoyed them!!!
Madison
Hello! I’m getting ready to try this recipe now and I’m so excited! Can I mix in extra mini marshmallows into the treats? If so, how much would I need to add? Or do you think it would throw it off?
Meaghan Mountford
Hi Madison! Apologies for the delay in answering! You may have already made the treats (and hopefully everything worked out). We do sometimes add additional mini marshmallows mixed in at the end, so they aren't added to the melted mixture, and it works great. Our s'mores Rice Krispie Treats is an example. I added 1/2 cup extra mini marshmallows at the end, and I made the 8-inch square size, not the 9 x 13. https://howtomakecerealtreats.com/smores-rice-krispie-treats/#recipe
Judi H.
You’re so awesome! I can't believe how much time and effort you put into making a simple recipe the very best it can be. I made these yesterday and everyone in my family agrees they are the BEST rice krispie treats they have ever had. Thanks!!!!
Beth Klosterboer
It was truly a labor of love! I've had lots of good and lots of bad treats over the years and I really wanted to find what made them great. I'm glad you love the recipe.
Lisa
This recipe is fantastic! I especially like the tip about buttering the bowl for the cereal. Much better than adding cereal to the marshmallows. I added some mini marshmallows and a few mini m&m's to the cereal before adding marshmallows. I'll be making this again!
p.s.
I'm very thankful for those that taste tested the 20 recipes. Thanks for taking one for the team!
Meaghan Mountford
Thank you so much, Lisa! Beth definitely put in the work to make the best Rice Krispie Treats ever. I agree, adding the marshmallows to the cereal instead of the other way around works SO much better. I love the idea of mini M&Ms. I've used regular size, but I think you can jam pack more chocolate with the minis. 🙂
Joanie
I didn’t see the recipe for the one with the ice cream cone one.
Meaghan Mountford
Hi Joanie, are these the treats you're looking for? https://howtomakecerealtreats.com/rice-krispie-treat-ice-cream-cones/
Charlene Weaver
Best rice krispie treats ever! I was amazed. Thanks for all the effort you put into this recipe. Yummy!
Carina
Hi there! My kids and I just made these and they taste amazing! Thank you for your recipe and all the info on your post!
Beth Klosterboer
That is great! I'm so glad you all enjoyed this recipe.
Dawn
Any tips on how to add colored sprinkles or candies and not have the colors run due to the warmth of the mixture?
Beth Klosterboer
I have found that some brands of sprinkles bleed while others do not. I made cookies recently and the sprinkles bled badly once baked but I didn't have any trouble when I made my Funfetti Rice Krispie Treats (https://howtomakecerealtreats.com/funfetti-rice-krispie-treats/) and my Sprinkles Rice Krispie Treats (https://howtomakecerealtreats.com/sprinkle-rice-krispie-treats/). I'm sure I used different sprinkles. I have 3 drawers filled with them. LOL! If your sprinkles are bleeding. just allow the marshmallows to cool before stirring them into the cereal. They will still be melted as they cool so you should be able to mix them into the cereal with no issue.
Bri
loved this reading! 🙂
Sue Bernard
Took a pan to a neighborhood potluck today. Made just as described using Kerry Gold salted butter. I was speaking to someone else and the person next to me stood up and declared that it was the best Rice Krispie Treat she ever had! Then she asked who brought them? LOL One person ate 4 of them himself - and I cut them big!
Beth Klosterboer
That is great to hear! I love it!
Judith Horton
These treats are amazing! This will be my go-to recipe from now on. Thanks for all the work you did to find this perfect recipe.
Amy Barnes
BEST Rice Krispie Treats ever!!!! I made them for Thanksgiving and everyone loved them. They were perfection. Thanks so much for taking so much time to find the best recipe.
Beth Klosterboer
You are welcome! I'm glad you loved this recipe.
Judith Horton
These are the best rice krispie treats ever!!! My family went nuts for them. I'm making them again for Christmas day. Thanks!
Beth Klosterboer
That's great! Have a Merry Christmas.
H
When should I add food coloring?
Meaghan Mountford
Hi H! You add the food coloring to the melted butter and marshmallow mixture BEFORE pouring over the cereal. We have how-tos for every color here! https://howtomakecerealtreats.com/rice-krispie-treat-colors/
Carol Weaver
I had my doubts that your recipe would be better than the original but I was wrong. Your recipe makes perfect Rice Krispie Treats. I used Kerrygold salted butter and was blown away by the flavor difference. Who knew that such a simple ingredient could enhance the flavor so much? I will definitely be recommending this recipe to my family and friends.
Beth Klosterboer
That is so great to hear!
Teri Murphy
I made a double batch of these for my grandson’s 5th birthday party and they flew off the platter! I shared the recipe with several people and now I’m asked to bring them to every event.
FYI- I used Kerry Irish butter; my favorite!
Question- how to I make a shamrock version for St. Patrick’s day?
Meaghan Mountford
Hi Teri, We love hearing this!!! They're our favorites too! And good news. We have a shamrock recipe, too 🙂 You can use any size shamrock cutter and any green food coloring, even liquid. The candy eyes and smiles are optional.
https://howtomakecerealtreats.com/shamrock-rice-krispie-treats/
For more info on how to make green Rice Krispie Treats (in case you have different food coloring than the one used in the shamrock post): https://howtomakecerealtreats.com/green-rice-krispie-treats/
Thank you so much for your comment!
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Looks so yummy, will gonna make this soon! For now i will save the recipe first. Thank you.
Beth Klosterboer
I hope you enjoy the treats!
Mary from Salem
I’ve made these many times and they really are the best! I always struggle when it comes to evenly, coating the cereal and getting it all out of the bowl. The mixture starts to cool down and it’s hard to scrape the bowl. I try to work very quickly. Does that happen to everyone or is there some thing I need to focus on? Thanks!!
Meaghan Mountford
Hi Mary, What helps me a LOT at that stage is greasing the large bowl that holds the cereal. I use non-stick spray, but you can also use a bit of butter if you find the taste of non-stick spray off-putting. I also grease my spatulas which helps. And, I use the largest bowl I have, especially if I'm making the larger batch of treats!!
Charlene Weaver
This recipe is fabulous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Amy B.
Oh, my goodness these were amazing. Thanks for all the effort you put into finding the very best Rice Krispie Treats recipe.
Beth Klosterboer
You are welcome. I'm happy you enjoyed them.
Heather
When do I add food coloring?
Beth Klosterboer
If you are adding food coloring, mix it into the melted marshmallows. Make it brighter than you want your treats to be. The cereal will mute the color slightly. You can see step-by-step instructions and images on this post - https://howtomakecerealtreats.com/blue-rice-krispie-treats/
June Harvey
Thank you for all the helpful tips. My treats turned out great.