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Deliciously gooey Rice Krispie treats with colorful sprinkles on a decorative plate
Alyssa

Best Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

This truly is The BEST Rice Krispie Treat Recipe out there! All done easily and quickly in the microwave, plus a secret to making pressing the treats into the pan easy, with NO STICKING to your hands!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 24 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup salted butter (73g)
  • 2 10.5 oz bags mini marshmallows (768g, divided)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 8 cups Rice Krispie Cereal (216g)

Method
 

  1. Spray a 9x13 pan with non-stick spray. Set aside.
  2. In an extra large bowl, measure out the 8 cups of Rice Krispie Cereal. Set aside.
  3. In a separate large microwave safe bowl, microwave the butter until completely melted (about 45 seconds).
  4. Add one entire bag of marshmallows and 1/3 of the second bag to the bowl with melted butter. Stir to coat the marshmallows in the melted butter.
  5. Microwave for 1 minute, stirring at the 30 seconds mark.
  6. Add vanilla to the bowl and stir until well combined and smooth.
  7. Pour the melted marshmallow mixture into the bowl with the Rice Krispie Cereal. Stir until well combined.
  8. Fold in the remaining 2/3 bag of marshmallows.
  9. Pour the Rice Krispie treat mixture into the prepared 9x13 pan.
  10. Wet your hands with water and then gently press the Rice Krispie Treats into the pan.
  11. Enjoy!!

Notes

This recipe can be made quickly and is perfect for parties or family gatherings.