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Three microwave Rice Krispie treats stacked on top of each other.
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5 from 57 votes

Microwave Rice Krispie Treats

Make soft and chewy Microwave Rice Krispie Treats in 5 minutes! This easy no-bake recipe uses just three ingredients and turns out perfect every time.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Rice Krispie Treats
Servings: 15
Calories: 193kcal
Author: Heidi Rasmussen

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup salted butter if using unsalted butter, add a dash of salt to the recipe
  • 16 ounces mini marshmallows equivalent to 10 cups
  • 9 cups crispy rice cereal (i.e. Rice Krispies Cereal)
  • extra mini marshmallows optional

Instructions

  • Place butter and marshmallows in a LARGE microwave-safe bowl.
    Glass mixing bowl with marshmallows and stick of butter. Wooden spoon on the side.
  • Microwave on high for 1 minute. Remove bowl from microwave and stir. Return bowl to microwave and microwave another 30 seconds.
    Hand pressing one minute on a microwave.
  • Stir again until marshmallows and butter are completely melted together. You only want it JUST melted.
    Glass mixing bowl of melted marshmallows and butter with a wooden spoon.
  • Fold in rice cereal until well combined. Stir in an extra 3 handfuls of mini marshmallows to make them even more marshmallow-y (optional).
    Glass mixing bowl with mixed rice krispie treats and wooden spoon.
  • Place mixture in a greased 9x13 dish and press down evenly (spray a little cooking spray on your hands to prevent sticking). Allow to cool before serving.
    Pressing Rice Krispie treats into pan with hand.

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Notes

Add a splash of vanilla – if you love that vanilla flavor stir it in after melting the marshmallows, but before adding the cereal.
Use fresh ingredients – Fresh marshmallows and cereal make a big difference in texture.
Grease your tools – Lightly coat your hands or spatula with cooking spray to avoid sticking.
Work fast – Stir in the cereal and press into the pan quickly before the mixture sets.
Press evenly – Gently but firmly press the mixture into the pan for chewy, even bars.
Cool before cutting – Let the treats rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes to hold their shape.

Nutrition

Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 79mg | Potassium: 13mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 190IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.4mg