Rice Krispies® Original Squares Recipe

Rice Krispies® Original Squares Recipe

  • Simple ingredients: butter, marshmallows, vanilla extract, and Rice Krispies® cereal.
  • Melt butter and marshmallows, mix with cereal, press and cool for a classic treat.
  • Add extra marshmallows or use a smaller pan for gooey, thick squares.
  • Check for allergens and use Kellogg's® cereal for tested results.
  • Vanilla extract is optional; parchment paper makes removal easier.

Make classic Rice Krispies® Original Squares in just 20 minutes. Melt 1/4 cup of butter and 5 cups of marshmallows in a saucepan. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract for extra flavor. Mix in 6 cups of Rice Krispies® cereal to coat. Press into a greased 9x13” pan lined with parchment. Cool for 5-10 minutes and cut into 12 bars. For extra gooey bars, add 1/2 cup more marshmallows. Always check labels for allergens and use Kellogg's® cereal for best results.

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TOTAL TIME (MIN)

20

SERVINGS

Yield 12 bars

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. Lightly grease a 9x13” baking pan. Line with parchment paper for easy removal. Set aside.  

2. Place a large saucepan over low heat. Add the butter or margarine and heat until melted. Add the marshmallows, stir until melted and smooth before stirring in the vanilla extract if using.  

3. Add the Rice Krispies® cereal to the saucepan and stir until well coated.  

4. Empty the saucepan into the prepared baking pan and press into the pan using a lightly buttered spatula. Allow them to cool for 5-10 minutes before cutting into bars.

Tip

For extra gooey treats add an extra ½ cup of marshmallows. 

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. 

Recipe notes

Hard to go wrong adding extra marshmallows to this recipe! 

If you make this recipe in a smaller pan, it makes the squares thicker and more gooey.