No-Bake Rice Krispie Treats with Toasted Marshmallows
Classic rice krispie treats enhanced with lightly toasted marshmallows for extra flavor and a chewy texture. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers unsalted butter, mini marshmallows, toasted mini marshmallows into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup toasted mini marshmallows
- 6 cups rice krispies cereal
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large pot over low heat, melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter until fully melted and bubbling slightly, about 2 minutes.
- Step 2: Add 4 cups mini marshmallows and 1 tsp vanilla extract to the pot, stirring constantly until melted and smooth, about 5 minutes.
- Step 3: Remove from heat and quickly fold in 6 cups rice krispies cereal and 1 cup toasted mini marshmallows, stirring gently to coat all cereal without crushing.
- Step 4: Transfer mixture to a greased 9x13-inch pan and press down evenly with a buttered spatula.
- Step 5: Let cool at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.







