I haven’t found many people in life who don’t love a classic Rice Krispies treat. They’re sweet, chewy, and popular at parties, potlucks, and picnics, How long it takes: 15 minutes Equipment you’ll need: large pot, 9 x 13 inch pan Servings: 24 bars Maybe one of the biggest reasons Rice Krispies treats are so popular is because they are SO easy to make but they also are super satisfying, they don’t need to be refrigerated, and they’re not messy to eat. I mean, that’s an all-around win, right?
About the BEST Rice Krispies Treats
Perhaps you’re thinking calling my recipe the best Rice Krispies treats is a bold claim (and I know I’m not the only one on the internet making this claim). So I’ll be real with you. They are the best. The absolute best. Don’t listen to ANYONE ELSE. I’m joking a little, but I have tested, retested, and made these Rice Krispie bars a thousand times and I do think they are the best. I’ll let you make the final decision for yourself. These bars have the basic Rice Krispies ingredients (Rice Krispies cereal, marshmallows, butter) but my tips will make the yummiest, softest bars.
two secrets for the best Rice Krispies treats
How to make these Rice Krispies treats your own
There are lots of ways to enhance Rice Krispie treats. While this recipe is the classic version, here are a few variations:
Sprinkles! We almost always add colored sprinkles to the top of the bars for fun color. Be sure to do it right away after you press the cereal mixture into the pan or the sprinkles won’t stick. Add chocolate to the marshmallow mixture. Add ¼ cup of cocoa powder for irresistible chocolate Rice Krispies treats (or use Cocoa Krispies, or both!). Fruity Pebbles! Try my fun Fruity Pebbles bars! Add food coloring. That’s what you’ll do if you want to make my easy green Christmas tree Rice Krispies treats, but you can add any color you like to match any occasion. Add the food coloring to the marshmallow mixture before you stir in the cereal. Add candy. Because, why not? Try my Nerds Rice Krispies treats. Add a pretty chocolate drizzle. Melt 1 cup of chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon coconut oil in 30 second intervals in the microwave, stirring well between each interval. Use a spoon to drizzle the warm chocolate over the bars. Let the chocolate firm up completely before cutting.
Storage Tips
Rice Krispies treats are best if you eat them the day they are made. They’ll still be good the next day (up to a week) but they’ll get drier and harder as time passes. To store the bars, cool them completely before putting them into an airtight container. Use wax paper or parchment paper between layers of bars to prevent the bars from sticking to each other. Store at room temperature. Quick-Start Guide!
