Rice Krispie Treats

4.81 from 21 votes

Sweet and fluffy marshmallows, creamy butter, and crispy rice cereal make these homemade rice krispie treats melt-in-your-mouth delicious!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Cool time1

Total Time1 15

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Total Cost: $2.30 recipe / $0.26 serving

Servings:

Calories: 221kcal

Author: Beth Moncel

Ingredients

6 Tbsp butter (salted) $0.60
6 cups mini marshmallows (10oz. package) $1.00
1/2 tsp vanilla extract $0.14
4 cups rice krispie cereal $0.56

Instructions

Line an 8x8 dish with waxed paper or foil and coat lightly in oil.
Add the butter to a pot and melt over medium heat.
Once the butter is melted, add the marshmallows and continue to stir and cook until the marshmallows are melted and incorporated into the butter.
Once the marshmallows are melted and incorporated, remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Add the rice krispie cereal and stir until everything is coated in the marshmallow mixture.
Press the rice krispie mixture into the prepared dish using a lightly oiled spatula. Avoid over compacting the treats.
Allow the treats to cool at room temperature or in the refrigerator until solid. Slice into 9 pieces and serve.

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