You’ve probably seen me use rice krispie treats on sculpted cakes like my elephant cake or my Patrick Star cake. This summer I’ve decided to make rice krispie treats the star of the show!

I wanted this rice krispie treat recipe to be nostalgic with a slightly elevated flavor.

The end result? A marshmallow-packed rice krispie treat that’s heavy on the vanilla with a generous sprinkle of flakey sea salt.

Both the sea salt and vanilla help balance the sweetness, creating the ultimate rice krispie treat.

How to Make These Rice Krispie Treats

Making rice krispie treats is just as simple as you remember.

Before you get started, prepare your pan! Things get sticky fast so doing this first is important.

I used a square 8×8-in cake pan which will yield 16 treats. However, you can use any square pan you have on hand.

In a large pot melt 1/2 cup of butter. Use a larger pot than you might think you’d need because you’ll be mixing all the cereal into this pot.

Once the butter is melted, turn the heat to low and mix in 10 oz. of marshmallows.

Stir with a rubber spatula until they’re completely smooth. Then add in the vanilla extract and salt.

Remove the pot from the stove and get your arms ready to stir!

Add half the cereal and fold it into the melted marshmallows with a spatula. Once combined, fold in the rest of the cereal.

The cereal should be fully coated with the marshmallow mixture.

Once the cereal is mixed in, I like to stir in a cup of mini marshmallows.

This is optional but I feel it gives these rice krispies an added bit of texture and looks great when you serve them!

Quickly scoop the mixture into the prepared pan. Use a rubber spatula to gently press the mixture into an even layer.

Garnish the krispies with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for a little extra pizazz!

Let the rice krispies cool for about 15 minutes, then cut them into squares and enjoy.

What Type of Cereal Should I Use?

Any type of puffed rice cereal will work in this recipe!

I usually use classic rice Krispies, but sometimes I use cocoa krispies or other flavors of cereal to mix things up.

What Type of Marshmallows Should I Use?

I usually use large marshmallows to make these rice krispie treats because they’re the easiest to find.

But mini marshmallows would work too, and actually melt down more easily!

Sometimes I also like to mix in some mini marshmallows for added texture!

Tips for Making the Best Rice Krispie Treats

• Prepare your pan before you melt the butter! Things will get sticky quickly.
• Mini marshmallows melt down more quickly! I recommend using them if you can find them.
• Add the rice krispies in two additions. This will make it easier to mix together.
• Let your treats cool for at least 15 minutes before cutting and serving.

Making These Rice Krispie Treats in Advance

You can make these treats in advance! These rice krispie treats can be stored at room temperature for up to 5 days in an airtight container.

You can also freeze them in an airtight container for up to six weeks.

Let Me Know What You Think!

If you try this recipe for rice krispie treats, I’d love to hear what you think of it! Let me know your thoughts by sharing a comment and rating below.

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