Simple No-Bake Rice Krispie Treats

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Classic marshmallow and butter cereal bars that are light, chewy, and quick to make without any baking required. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, layers unsalted butter, mini marshmallows, Rice Krispies cereal 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.

Prep: 10 min Serves 12 American cuisine 150 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large saucepan, melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter over low heat, stirring frequently until melted and hot.
  2. Step 2: Add 4 cups mini marshmallows to the melted butter and stir continuously until the marshmallows are completely melted and smooth, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract.
  3. Step 3: Immediately add 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal to the marshmallow mixture and fold gently with a rubber spatula until the cereal is evenly coated.
  4. Step 4: Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13-inch pan and press down firmly with a buttered spatula or wax paper to create an even layer. Let cool at room temperature until set, about 30 minutes, then cut into squares.

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