Description
These Easy Rice Krispie Treats are jumbo-sized, delightfully chewy, and perfect for parties or a nostalgic snack. Made with melted butter, mini marshmallows, vanilla, and plenty of crispy rice cereal, these treats are simple to prepare and sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Butter and Marshmallow Mixture
- ¾ cup salted butter
- 20 oz mini marshmallows (two 10 oz bags, leaving 2 cups aside for later)
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
Cereal
- 12 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Spray a 9×11 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside to ensure the treats don’t stick after cooling.
- Melt Butter and Marshmallows: In a large pot, melt ¾ cup salted butter over medium heat. Add almost all the mini marshmallows (about two bags), leaving 2 cups of marshmallows out for later. Stir gently to combine.
- Cook the Mixture: Reduce heat to medium-low and stir continuously until marshmallows melt completely, about 3-4 minutes. Stay attentive to prevent burning.
- Add Vanilla: Remove the pot from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract to infuse flavor.
- Mix in Cereal and Remaining Marshmallows: Add 12 cups of Rice Krispies cereal along with the reserved 2 cups of mini marshmallows to the pot. Gently mix to coat the cereal evenly with the melted marshmallow mixture.
- Transfer to Pan: Scoop the mixture into the prepared pan. Lightly coat a silicone spatula with nonstick spray and use it to spread the mixture evenly.
- Press the Treats: For softer treats, press mixture lightly into the pan. For denser, thicker treats, press firmly. This controls texture according to preference.
- Chill: Cover the pan with plastic wrap and let it sit at room temperature or in the fridge for at least an hour. Overnight chilling in the fridge is recommended for clean slicing.
- Slice and Serve: Slice into 12 large or 24 smaller servings depending on desired size, then serve and enjoy your jumbo Rice Krispie treats!
Notes
- Use a large pot to comfortably mix all ingredients without spilling.
- Keep stirring marshmallows carefully while melting to prevent burning.
- Pressing tightly yields thicker treats; pressing lightly keeps them soft and chewy.
- Chilling overnight improves slicing precision and texture.
- For variations, consider adding chocolate drizzle or sprinkles before chilling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No Bake, Stove Top
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (based on 24 servings)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Rice Krispie Treats, Marshmallow Treats, Easy Desserts, No Bake Snacks, Party Treats, Jumbo Rice Krispies
