The Original Rice Krispies® Squares Recipe

Enjoy the original Rice Krispies® Squares recipe—simple, classic, and loved for generations. Use 1/4 cup butter, 5 cups marshmallows, and 6 cups Rice Krispies® cereal. Melt butter, mix in marshmallows until smooth, add vanilla, then stir in cereal and press everything into a 13" x 9" pan. Cool and cut into bars. Try parchment or waxed paper for less mess, and get creative with add-ins. Variations include vegan, protein, and single-serve options.

  • The Original Rice Krispies® Squares recipe delivers a classic treat made with butter, marshmallows, and Rice Krispies® cereal.
  • Essential quantities include 1/4 cup butter, 5 cups marshmallows, and 6 cups Rice Krispies® cereal.
  • Creative tips: use parchment or waxed paper to lessen clean-up and add candies or frosting for fun.
  • There are vegan, protein, and single-serve recipe variations to suit every preference.
  • Perfect for any season—enjoy these treats at holidays, birthdays, or whenever you want something sweet.

This classic, delicious recipe has been making memories for kids and parents alike for generations.

Variations of the Original Recipe

Original Recipe |  Microwave Recipe |  Brown Butter Recipe  |  Vegan Marshmallows Recipe  |  Protein Recipe  |  Single-Serve Recipe | Marshmallow Fluff Recipe

Ingredients

  • 50 ml or 1/4 cup margarine or butter
  • 1.25 L or 5 cups miniature or 40 regular (250 g pkg) marshmallows
  • 2 ml or 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1.5 L or 6 cups Rice Krispies® cereal

Directions

  1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
  2. Stir in vanilla. Add Kellogg's® Rice Krispies® cereal. Stir until well coated.
  3. Using buttered spatula, press into a 3 1/2 L OR 13" x 9" buttered pan.
  4. Cool. Cut into bars.

Note

In keeping with good allergy practices, we remind you to be aware of allergens and to check labels on any packaged goods used. This recipe has been tested using Kellogg's® cereal products. Results with other products may vary.

Tips

Snap! Crackle! Pop!

Mess and Clean-Up

  • You can line your baking pan with parchment paper or waxed paper to cut down on mess.
  • Grease your spatula or spoon before combining the melted ingredients with the Rice Krispies® cereal.
  • When pressing down the treats, to avoid sticky fingers, try wetting your hands, using the butter stick wrapper or waxed paper

Recipe Hacks

  • The (optional) vanilla extract enhances the taste of the treats.
  • Use a smaller pan to make thicker treats.
  • Add candies or frosting for easy decorations.

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