What’s so special about a no-bake dessert made using marshmallows, butter and Rice Krispies cereal?? Well…I have a secret ingredient I use to make my marshmallow treats that will have people oohing and ahhing over a treat that is really quite simple.
Rice Crispy Treats
Print RecipeIngredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 8 cups (one 16-ounce bag) mini marshmallows, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (omit if using salted butter)
- 1/3 cup white chocolate chips
- 8 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Instructions
Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with foil. Spray the sides and bottom of the pan with baking spray and set aside.
In a medium-large pot, on the stovetop, add the butter to the pot. Melt the butter over medium-high heat. Once the butter is melted, add seven cups of mini marshmallows to the melted butter. Melt the marshmallows into the butter completely, stirring constantly. Once the marshmallows are completely melted, remove the pot from the stove and turn the stove off.
Immediately add the vanilla extract, salt and white chocolate to the melted marshmallows and stir until well incorporated. Stir in the Rice Krispies into the marshmallow mixture, one cup at a time, fully mixing in each cup of cereal before adding the next. At the fourth cup of cereal, add one cup of mini marshmallows, and stir into the mixture until combined. Add the remaining cups of cereal.
Pour mixture out into prepared pan. Spray one hand with baking spray to gently push the marshmallow treats so there is an even layer in the pan. Do not push hard on the treats or you will get tough treats.
Notes
Store treats in an airtight container at room temperature. Treats stay fresh for several days.
These Rice Krispies Treats are ooey, gooey, rich and decadent—thanks to the white chocolate (my secret ingredient). YOU CANNOT TASTE THE WHITE CHOCOLATE! The white chocolate just gives these treats the ultimate, over-the-top rich, vanilla-y flavor.
So there ya go! The BEST Rice Krispies Marshmallows Treats you will ever make and eat! I am confident in that…make ’em and let me know what you think! Pin this and share it on Facebook…everyone needs this recipe in their life 🙂
XOXO,
Kelly
19 Comments
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen
May 31, 2017 at 7:55 AMYou’re a genius, Kelly! A genius! White chocolate? Um yeah, I think it’s safe to say these are the best ever :). I’m just imagining how rich and delicious they are 🙂
Kelly
May 31, 2017 at 3:20 PMThank you Kelsie! Just a little bit of white chocolate makes a huge difference…they are so amazing 🙂 Have a great day darling! XOXO
Lindsay | With Salt and Pepper
May 31, 2017 at 12:57 PMOmg I totally add in too many marshmallows on purpose when I make these with the kids just to make them extra gooey! I never would have thought to add white chocolate….damn! I will def being throwing some in next time now 😉
Kelly
May 31, 2017 at 3:22 PMI love it! We are totally on the same page Lindsay. You definitely need to try it with white chocolate next time 🙂 XOXOX
Cara Cifelli
June 2, 2017 at 4:21 PMYou are a genius! white chocolate, no way! That is a secret secret ingredient for sure. Looks and sounds amazing
Kelly
June 3, 2017 at 1:20 PMThanks Cara!! You are the sweetest! Have a great weekend! XOXO 🙂
Julie@CutOffintheKeweenaw
June 3, 2017 at 8:27 AMOh my, another “must try” recipe!
Kelly
June 3, 2017 at 1:20 PMAwww! Thanks Julie!! These are definitely worth making 🙂 XOXO Have a great weekend!!
Emma
June 5, 2017 at 7:01 AMHi Kelly, I can taste how good these are just by looking at the photos! Awesome job! 🙂
Agness of Run Agness Run
June 8, 2017 at 7:51 AMYummy! These are some toothsome treats. Great ideas, Kelly!
Kelly
June 9, 2017 at 7:24 AMThank you Agness!! Have a great weekend! XOXO 🙂
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June 9, 2017 at 9:30 AMMy guys..son and 3 grandsons ,wanted to try chocolate rice Krispy treats..I have chocolate chipx..gonna try your recipe..thanks for sharing
Kelly
June 9, 2017 at 11:33 AMHi Marilyn! Totally try with chocolate chips! I make my Cocoa Rice Krispies Treats with chocolate chips, and they are amazing. Let me know what you think! XOXO Have a great weekend! 🙂
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Judy
July 21, 2018 at 6:31 PMOh Kelly got to try these I love marshmallow treats never made them with white chocolate before and I love white chocolate have a good weekend
Dana
November 25, 2018 at 8:05 PMThese are so amazing Kelly! I’ve made RK squares a gazillion times and I’ve found them either too chewy (too much marshmallows) or too dry, it’s all about the balance and these are it!! I LOVE the white chocolate added, GENIUS! I never would have thought to add that it there and I’m a big white chocolate fanatic. Thanks for sharing your recipe, girl. LOVE THESE!
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