The Best Rice Krispie Treats Ever
Our recipe for the best rice krispie treats: ooey, gooey and sweet! With two sizes of marshmallows and extra butter for super soft bars.
Servings: 15
Calories: 165kcal
Ingredients
- 10 ounces large marshmallows
- 6 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 6 cups rice krispies cereal
Instructions
- Prepare a 9x13" baking pan with cooking spray, or line with parchment paper (also spray the paper to prevent sticking) for easy removal and cutting.
- In a large microwave safe bowl, heat the large marshmallows and butter together in 30 second intervals, stirring between each time. The marshmallows and butter should melt together within about 2 minutes.
- As soon as the marshmallows are melted, add the vanilla and stir.
- Then quickly add the mini marshmallows and cereal. Stir until the cereal is completely coated.
- Press the cereal mixture into the prepared pan evenly. Don't press too tightly or the bars will be hard. Press firmly, but also gently.
- Allow the bars to set for about 20 minutes at room temperature, then cut into bars and serve.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
The calories shown are based on the bars being cut into 15 pieces, with 1 serving being 1 bar. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**
Nutrition
Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 17mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 885IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 3mg