If you’re looking for Gourmet Gooey Rice Krispie Treats, you know the kind. The ones with a stretchy marshmallow pull that seems to go on for days. Look no further! Celebrate. Do a little happy dance (but only if no one can see you). 😂
Because, my new friend, these treats are loaded up with just about as much marshmallowy gooeyness as a treat can handle without completely falling apart. Don’t believe me? Just look at that ooey gooey marshmallow pull.
Listen…you’ll want to make these heavenly bites any time of the year. They’re great for, umm, all occasions. Birthday parties, school parties, or even because it’s Friday and the kids were well-behaved (well enough, at least).
And if you’re on the hunt for other crispy treats that we love, I have to recommend these Lucky Charms treats. They’re surprisingly good, even if you’re not a fan of the cereal (I’m not). Or are you more into chocolate treats? Check out these Oreo Rice Krispie Treats.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe…
- These treats have the maximum allotted marshmallow melty-ness without completely falling apart (don’t worry, we checked with the Federal Board of Marshmallow Allocation).
- Ever had a dense Rice Krispie treat brick? Yeah, me too. We’ll show you how to make your treats soft and gooey (but not mushy or soggy). Hint: proper storage is essential.
- These treats are just the beginning. They are so easy to customize and make your own. You have to see the possibilities, right? You can add sprinkles, candies, crushed cookies, or even potato chips. “There’s so many possibilities!“
Ingredients
- Rice Cereal – always use fresh rice cereal.
- Marshmallows – always use fresh marshmallows, not that old abandoned bag sitting in the back of the pantry.
- Butter – unsalted butter.
- Vanilla Extract – a little bit of vanilla goes a long way. It helps elevate them beyond simple cereal desserts.
- Condensed Milk – this is your secret weapon to make your treats extra gooey, rich, and hard to stop eating.
- Salt – believe it or not, a pinch of salt actually makes sweets taste sweeter.
See the recipe card for quantities.
How to Make Gooey Rice Krispie Treats
Prepare a 9×13-inch pan by spraying it with butter cooking spray. Set aside.
In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter and salt. Use a rubber spatula to spread the butter up the sides to prevent the mixture from sticking.
Add the sweetened condensed milk to the melted butter and stir to combine.
Add 12 ounces of mini marshmallows. Stir over medium heat until fully melted. Then remove from the heat.
Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla and stir everything together.
Fold in the Rice Krispies cereal and the remaining 2 ounces of mini marshmallows until evenly coated.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and gently press into an even layer. Avoid packing the treats too firmly.
Let cool for 1 hour before cutting into 16 squares.
Top Tip
To keep the treats soft and gooey, never press them too firmly in the pan. Only press them in lightly.
Also, don’t overcook the marshmallow mixture as this can make the treats hard.
Storage
Store the treats in an airtight container or they will end soft and mushy (I’ve done this several times). They will stay fresh when kept like this for up to 3 days.
You can freeze treats if you want to store them longer. Wrap individual treats in plastic, then place them in a freezer bag and keep in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Other No Bake Desserts You’ll Love
- No Bake Mixed Berry Cheesecake
- Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats
- Lemon Mousse Recipe
- Strawberry Cheesecake Dip
- Easy Oreo Delight
FAQ
You likely added too many marshmallows or not enough cereal. Also, they may not have had enough time to cool and set. Allow them to rest for an hour before cutting and serving.
These gooey treats are best for the first 2 days although they’ll still be good on the 3rd day. Always store in an airtight container.
Since these treats are extra gooey, the knife will get sticky and the treats will stick to the knife. We like to grease the knife before cutting, then wipe clean between cuts, and regrease for clean cuts.
Gooey Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
- ¼ Tsp Kosher Salt
- ⅔ Cup Sweetened Condensed Milk 5 Oz
- 14 Oz Mini Marshmallows Divided
- 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
- 8 Cups Rice Krispie Cereal
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×13-inch pan by spraying it with butter cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter and salt. Use a rubber spatula to spread the butter up the sides to prevent the mixture from sticking.
- Add the sweetened condensed milk to the melted butter and stir to combine.
- Add 12 ounces of mini marshmallows. Stir over medium heat until fully melted. Then remove from the heat.
- Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla and stir everything together.
- Fold in the Rice Krispies cereal and the remaining 2 ounces of mini marshmallows until evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and gently press into an even layer. Avoid packing the treats too firmly.
- Let cool for 1 hour before cutting into 16 squares.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Make sure you spray the utensils with cooking spray; this recipe is sticky.
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