BEST RICE KRISPIE TREATS RECIPES

Rice Krispie Treats recipe for any and all occasions! From salted caramel to churro and everything in between, you’re sure to find a rice crispy treats recipe you’ll love. Our basic recipe for Krispie Treats is THE BEST!

Rice Krispie treats are a favorite for many of us, young and old(er) alike! The good news is there are SO many different and amazing variations of this classic treat. This list is full of creative and delicious Rice Crispy recipes for you to whip up for your next get-together with family and friends…or even just to enjoy by yourself at home! (No shame – I made some of these this weekend!) We also included our go-to recipe for basic, original Rice Crispy Treats. What makes them so much better than anyone else’s? The ratio of cereal to marshmallows of course! Be sure to check them out and print a copy of the recipe to save it!

How do I keep my Rice Krispie Treats from sticking and creating a marshmallow mess?

I always spray my rubber spatula with a good coating of cooking spray and then mixing my Krispie Treats is so much easier! You can also spray the mixing bowl you use and of course, spray the 9×13 glass pan with cooking spray too. No more mess!

How do you keep Rice Krispie Treats soft?

1. Make sure to not use stale marshmallows. Seriously. Rice Crispy Treats are not the treat to use up those old, hard marshmallows! Recently purchased marshmallows work best.
2. Watch that you don’t overcook. You want to heat the marshmallows until they’re soft and beginning to lose shape. I find it’s easiest to not overcook marshmallows if I heat them in the microwave. Mine take just over 1 minute to be ready- that’s it!
3. Always remember the butter. The marshmallow-butter combination helps keep the treats soft and chewy, so don’t leave it out or reduce the measurement.
4. Don’t chill in the refrigerator. Even if you want them to set quickly, I find this just dries the marshmallow treats out more quickly.
5. Store in an airtight container on the counter top.

How can you make Rice Crispy Treats?

Here’s my no-fail, always a hit basic recipe for rice crispy treats:

Best Rice Crispy Treats Ever

Best basic Rice Crispy Treat recipe ever! I use EXTRA marshmallows for that perfect ooey-gooey ratio of marshmallows to crispy cereal. 

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Course: Dessert

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 1 minute

Total Time: 6 minutes

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 7 cups mini marshmallows divided
• 4 TBSP butter salted
• 6 cups crispy cereal

Instructions

• Spray rubber scraper, inside of mixing bowl and 9x13 pan with non-stick spray. 
• Measure 6 cups of mini marshmallows out and add them to the bowl. Add in butter, cut into pieces.
• Microwave marshmallow and butter for 1 minute 25 seconds. 
• Pour in cereal and stir until well combined. Stir in remaining 1 cup of mini marshmallows. 
• Transfer to 9x13 pan and let cool to set. Cut into squares and enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container on the countertop.

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Rice Krispie Ice Cream Cones

Rice Krispie Ice Cream Cones are easy to make & super cute too! Gooey marshmallow treats topped with melted chocolate, sprinkles & a cherry make these cute cones amazing. Bonus too- they each have a special treat inside the cone! See the Rice Krispie Ice Cream Cones recipe here.

Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Squares 

The chewy, sweet-with-a-hint-of-salt caramel krispie bars will have you swooning! We regularly have people stashing bars of these for later in case they run out, they are that good! See the Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Squares recipe here.

Churro Rice Crispy Treats

These Churro Crispy Treats combine cinnamon sugar with gooey marshmallows and crispy cereals in a simple to make treat inspired by delicious churros. See the Churro Rice Crispy Treats recipe here.

Divinely Rich Rice Krispie Treats 

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Crispy treats are an incredibly delicious twist on a classic treat! You can be sure they won’t last long! See our Divinely Rich Rice Crispy Treats recipe here.

Donut Krispie Treats

I saw these darling treats at a specialty kitchen store recently and know I had to make them at home. Aren’t they so cute?! My kids about fell over when they saw them! They’re super simple to make and taste amazing. I mean, c’mon- you’re covering a buttery- marshmallow treat with chocolate and sprinkles- it HAS to taste good! See our Donut Krispie Treat recipe here.

Reese’s Crispy No-Bake Cookies

Reese’s Crispy No-Bake Cookies are a delicious, easy, and fast treat to whip up anytime you’re craving the perfect peanut butter/chocolate fix! See our Reese’s Crispy No-Bake Cookies recipe here.

Spring Krispie Treats 

Lovely Spring rice krispie treat recipe made with extra butter, marshmallows, colorful chocolate candy and hello, sprinkles! Fun treat that everyone enjoys! See our Spring Crispy Treats recipe here.

Mint Chocolate Crispy Treats

Cocoa Crispy + Mint + Marshmallows= heaven! Let me tell you, I’ll be making them more often for sure! See our recipe for Mint Chocolate Crispy Treats here.

M&M Rice Krispie Treats

For all of you chocolate (m&m) lovers out there, here is the Krispie Treat for you! Plus how cute would these be on the dessert table for your next party?! See the M&M Rice Krispie Treats recipe here.

Snickers Rice Crispy Treats

Snickers Rice Crispy Treats are traditional marshmallow rice crispy treats made even better. Topped with salty peanuts, gooey caramel and a rich layer of chocolate. They’re perfectly sweet, salty and so delicious! See the Snickers Rice Crispy Treats recipe here.

Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats are perfect for Peanut Butter lovers! Take a classic rice krispie treat and add peanut butter to elevate it from one level to the next! See the Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treat recipe here.

Rice Crispy Easter Cups

These Rice Crispies Easter Cups are delicious! The best part is the Cadbury Eggs on top. They are the best! You don’t have to use this candy for yours but they were really yummy. You could also use Robin Eggs or even Easter M&Ms. See the recipe for Rice Crispy Easter Cups here.

Peppermint Rice Crispy Treats

When RICE KRISPIES TREATS® want to dress up for the holidays, they cover themselves in chocolate and accessorize with crushed peppermint candies. See the recipe for Peppermint Rice Crispy Treats here.

Pumpkin Pie Rice Krispies Treats

These classic treats get a seasonal update thanks to a bit of pumpkin pie spice, but we’ll take things one step further by forming the marshmallow treats into the shape of a pie. Finish by adding a dollop of whipped cream on each slice! See the recipe for Pumpkin Pie Rice Krispies Treats here.

Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats

How cute are these Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats? Cute and festive, these cute little pumpkins are a hit with everyone! See the recipe for Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats here.

Red Velvet Rice Crispy Treats

These Red Velvet Rice Cripsy Treats are so easy to make and they don’t require any baking at all. They are a fun twist on an old classic. See the recipe for Red Velvet Rice Crispy Treats here.

Rice Krispies Treat Hearts

Is there a living soul who doesn’t love Rice Krispies Treats? Although they might be a bit too plain to serve on their own at a wedding, a heart shaped cookie cutter and some chocolate will transform them into wedding-worthy treats! Give them as favors, or add them to your dessert table. See the recipe for Rice Krispies Treat Hearts here.

Monster Rice Krispie Treats

These Monster Rice Krispie Treats are so adorable and great for Halloween! See the recipe for Monster Rice Krispie Treats here.

Blueberry and White Chocolate Cheesecake Rice Crispy Treats

Blueberry and White Chocolate Cheesecake Rice Crispy Treats are a perfect blend of flavors and favorite treats! See the recipe for Blueberry and White Chocolate Cheesecake Rice Crispy Treats here.

S’mores Rice Krispie Treats Pinwheels

these fun S’mores Rice Krispies Treats Pinwheels are layers of marshmallow, chocolate, and graham cracker rice krispies treats are rolled up into the perfect bite-size package! Irresistible! See the recipe for S’mores Rice Krispie Treat Pinwheels here.

Thin Mint Krispie Treats

Thin Mint Krispie Treats are the perfect combination of your favorite girl scout cookie and your favorite treat! So delicious! See the recipe for Thin Mint Krispie Treats here.

Patriotic Rice Crispy Treats

These Patriotic Rice Crispy Treats will get you and the kiddos in the mood for yummy summer-time treats! Did you know that Rice Crispy Treats can be made in the microwave?  They’re so simple to make that way and since there’s no stove necessary the kids can help too. See the recipe for Patriotic Rice Crispy Treats here.

Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats

If you’re trying to get in the mood for fall, these ooey gooey pumpkiny rice krispie treats will do the trick–I promise! See the recipe for Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats here.

Rice Crispy Treats Presents with a Surprise

These Rice Crispy Treats Presents with a Surprise are sure to delight the oldest, youngest and everyone in between this Christmas.  See the recipe for Rice Crispy Treat Presents with a Surprise here.

Rice Krispie Flower Pops

Rice Krispie Flower Pops are a fun and delicious version of the classic Rice Krispie Treat – colorful, tasty and so easy to make. See the recipe for Rice Krispie Flower Pops here.

Rice Crispy Sushi

Rice Crispy Sushi is such a fun, unique and delicious treat! See the recipe for Rice Crispy Sushi here.

Watermelon Rice Krispie Treats

These fun Watermelon Rice Krispie Treats are a great way to celebrate the beginning of summer so make them soon, whether or not you’ve got kids at home. No matter your age you know you want one! See the recipe for Watermelon Rice Krispie Treats here.

Reese’s Rice Krispie Treats

Reese’s Rice Krispie Treats are sure to be a favorite to all sweets lovers! The peanut butter and chocolate mixed with the Krispie treat is perfect! See the recipe for Reese’s Rice Krispie Treats here.

These rice krispie treats recipe are easily our favorite rice crispy treats recipes! They are all so inventive, colorful, easy and tasty! After eating these, rice krispies might just be my new go to dessert!

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