Description
A quick, no-bake dessert made with just three main ingredients: butter, marshmallows, and Rice Krispies cereal. These bars are chewy, kid-approved, and perfect for parties or last-minute snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter
- 10 ounces (280g) regular white marshmallows
- 6 cups (about 150g) Kellogg’s Rice Krispies cereal
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for rolling)
- Gel food coloring (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 9×13 inch pan with butter or non-stick spray. Line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides, and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat until foamy and fully melted.
- Add the marshmallows to the melted butter. Stir constantly over medium-low heat until mostly melted but still having a few lumps. Remove from heat immediately to prevent burning; residual heat will finish melting them.
- Add all six cups of Rice Krispies cereal to the marshmallow mixture. Fold gently with a silicone spatula until every piece is coated. Add food coloring or vanilla extract now if using.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Wet your hands or coat a spatula with butter to prevent sticking. Press the mixture down evenly into the pan, but do not pack it tightly.
- Let the bars cool at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, or refrigerate for 15 minutes to speed up the process.
- Lift the block out of the pan using the parchment overhang. Cut into 2-inch squares. Dust with powdered sugar if desired and serve.
Notes
Keep heat on medium-low to prevent burning marshmallows. Do not over-stir once cereal is added to maintain crunch. Wet hands or butter hands when pressing mixture into pan to prevent sticking. Bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or in the fridge for 1 week. For gluten-free version, use gluten-free crispy rice cereal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approx. 2-inc
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 45
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Protein: 1
Keywords: no-bake, rice krispie treats, marshmallow bars, kid-friendly dessert, party snack, 3-ingredient recipe, quick dessert