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Sheet Pan Rice Krispie Treats

Modified: Mar 11, '23 · Published: Apr 4, '22 · By: Meaghan Mountford · Commission earned on paid or sponsored links.

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Large batch Rice Krispie Treats are perfect for parties, bake sales, or for cut-out shapes.

Sheet pan with Rice Krispie Treats large batch

Rice Krispie Treat sheet

Need to feed a crowd? Want a lot of your favorite treat? We took our award-winning Rice Krispie Treat recipe and adapted the amounts to fit a baking tray.

This big batch is great for parties or to use for specialized treats.

Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes to decorate. Or simply cut out squares, wrap in cellophane bags with ribbon, and sell at your next bake sale.

Stack of big batch Rice Krispie Treats

how to make a big batch of Rice Krispie Treats

Because you're working with a larger amount of ingredients, it's best to make these treats on the stove-top, rather than the microwave.

TIPS:

  • Use a large saucepan or stock pot to melt the marshmallows and butter.
  • Instead of a large bowl, I mixed the Rice Krispie treats and marshmallow mixture in my roasting pan!
Large batch of Rice Krispie Treats in baking tray

ingredients you'll need

BUTTER

We suggest salted, European-style butter for best flavor.

MARSHMALLOWS

My preferred brand of marshmallows is Jet Puffed. I use the regular size, but you may also use the mini.

Different brands have different densities and weights, so be sure to check out our marshmallow conversion guide.

RICE KRISPIES

You'll need a lot of Rice Krispies cereal, so be sure to buy the family size!

You may also use Cocoa Krispies if you prefer.

equipment you'll need

  • Large pot
  • Half sheet baking tray (about 12 inches by 18 inches)
  • Roasting pan or large bowl
  • Non-stick foil
  • Non-stick spray
Rice krispie treats in baking tray

let's make Rice Krispie Treats!

step one: get set up

Line the baking tray with non-stick foil.

Place 10 cups of Rice Krispies cereal in a large bowl or roasting pan that has been coated with non-stick spray.

step two: melt the marshmallows and butter

Cut up 8 tablespoons (1 stick) of salted butter and begin to melt in the large saucepan set over medium-low heat.

Add 20 ounces (about 80 regular OR 12 cups mini) marshmallows.

Stir frequently until most of the marshmallows have melted.

Remove from heat and stir until the mixture is very smooth and the marshmallows are fully melted.

Melting butter in sauce pan and marshmallows for Rice Crispy treats
Melted marshmallows and Rice Krispies

step three: mix it all together

With spatulas that have been sprayed with cooking spray, pour the marshmallow mixture over the cereal and stir very well.

When the mixture is combined, transfer to the baking tray.

Flatten evenly to fill the entire baking tray.

Let set very well, at least an hour.

Cut into squares or cut out shapes with cookie cutters.

MAKES ABOUT 35 TREATS!

Large batch Rice Krispie Treats in bowl
Baking tray rice krispie treats

How do I color Rice Krispie Treats?

If you're making decorated Rice Krispie Treats and want to add color, it's easy!

I added coloring to make shamrock cereal treats or emoji treats.

To color your treats, stir gel paste food coloring into your smooth, melted marshmallow and butter mixture, BEFORE adding to the cereal.

RECIPE

Sheet Pan Rice Krispie Treats

Meaghan Mountford
Big batch SHEET PAN RICE KRISPIE TREATS are the BEST treats to make for parties, a crowd, a bake sale, or to cut out and decorate.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Let set 2 hours hrs
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 35 treats
Calories 107 kcal

Equipment

  • Large sauce pan
  • Large bowl or roasting pan
  • non-stick foil
  • Half sheet baking tray (about 12 inches by 18 inches)
  • non-stick spray

Ingredients
  

  • 8 tablespoons salted European-style butter (1 stick)
  • 20 ounces marshmallows (about 80 regular or 12 cups mini)
  • 10 cups Rice Krispies cereal

Instructions
 

  • Line a baking tray with non-stick foil and set aside.
  • Spray a large bowl or roasting pan with non-stick spray. Add the Rice Krispies.
  • Cut up the butter begin to melt in the large saucepan set over medium-low heat.
  • Add the marshmallows. Stir frequently until most of the marshmallows have melted. Remove from heat and stir until the mixture is very smooth and the marshmallows are fully melted.
  • With spatulas that have been sprayed with cooking spray, pour the marshmallow mixture over the cereal and stir very well.
  • When the mixture is combined, transfer to the baking tray. Flatten evenly to fill the entire baking tray.
  • Let set very well, at least an hour. Cut into squares OR use cookie cutters to cut out shapes.

Notes

Spray your bowls and spatulas with non-stick spray for easy treats. 
For a smaller batch, use these amounts of ingredients: 
  • 4 ⅔ cups Rice Krispies 
  • 10 ounces marshmallows 
  • 4 tablespoons salted European butter
The mixture will spread on the tray to about ½ inch by 12 inches by 10 inches. 
You do not need to use the extra large saucepan or roaster pan. 
YIELDS: To cut out shapes, the sheet pan will yield between 25 and 30 shapes, depending on your cookie cutter size. The smaller batch will yield 10 to 12 shapes. 
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  1. Hilary S. says

    April 25, 2022 at 9:04 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks for sharing this recipe. I've used the store-bought rice krispie sheets but these homemade treats were so much better!

    Reply
  2. H says

    September 12, 2025 at 8:46 pm

    5 stars
    I had to add a whole other bag because the mixture was a little dry but once I did that 10/10!!!

    Reply
    • Meaghan Mountford says

      September 15, 2025 at 9:28 am

      Oh geez, good to know!! Thank you so much for your comment! Also, something I learned the hard way, make sure to check the ounces on the marshmallows, and not just by bags, because some are 10 ounces and some 16 but (to me, anyway) they look the same.

      Reply
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