on Sep 02, 2023, Updated Oct 02, 2024 3 Comments Rice Krispie Treats have always been a favorite, quick and easy snack or dessert my family loves. They are one of the first recipes I remember making alongside my Mama when I was young and one of the earliest I remember teaching my son to make. I’ve shared a few Rice Krispie Treat recipes to make them in various flavors and shapes through the years. But friends, this is the Rice Krispie Treats recipe my family calls the absolute best Rice Krispie Treats they’ve ever tasted! Want to know why? Well, let me share a few reasons these are the best.
Ingredients
Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full listing of ingredients, instructions, notes, and estimated nutritional information. Big, Thick Rice Krispie Treats. Think bakery sizing for these treats! They are big and thick on purpose for an impressive treat everyone loves. You can cut them into the serving size you wish, but you can’t mistake the thickness of these treats! Vanilla and Buttery deliciousness. I use salted butter with a bit of salt in the marshmallow mixture and a generous splash of vanilla extract. These special ingredients enhance the flavor of these treats and take them right over the top! You’ll need only five ingredients for this recipe.
Crispy Rice Cereal – use any brand you prefer, but we tend to use Rice Krispies or an organic brand when we can find them. Mini Marshmallows – use a good quality marshmallow Butter – I use salted butter in these treats. If you use unsalted, increase the salt added later in the recipe. Vanilla Extract – use a high-quality vanilla extract, not an imitation vanilla flavoring. I love to use my homemade vanilla extract. Salt – I use kosher salt
Here’s my Best Rice Krispie Treats recipe. I hope you love them as much as we do! Make the Rice Krispie Treats. Melt the butter in a Dutch oven or pot over medium-low heat. Allow the butter to become a light golden brown. Swirl the pan to coat with the butter, then add 1 and 1/2 bags of mini marshmallows. Stir until melted but not entirely smooth. Remove from the heat. Stir in the crispy rice cereal, the vanilla extract, the salt, and the remaining marshmallows. Pour into the pan. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and gently press with the back of an oiled spoon or spatula just enough to secure the treats in the pan. Allow to cool and rest for one hour before cutting. Cut and Serve. Cut into individual pieces to your preferred sizing and serve. Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats. Substitute Cocoa Rice Krispies for the crispy cereal in the recipe. Frosted Rice Krispie Treats. Once cooled, top with your favorite frosting. We love to use chocolate or vanilla buttercream. To make ahead. Prepare, cut, and wrap well in an airtight container. Store at room temperature and serve within two days of making them. To freeze. Cool completely, cut, and wrap each treat individually with parchment paper. Then wrap with plastic wrap and store in an airtight, freezer-safe container. To serve, remove all or individual treats from the freezer and allow them to thaw. Unwrap and serve. S’mores Bars Peanut Butter Bars Chewy Sugar Cookies Easy Apple Dip Enjoy!Robyn xo
