Smores Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
I absolutely love this S’mores Rice Krispie Treats recipe because it brings together my childhood favorites—gooey marshmallows and crunchy cereal—with a fun, campfire twist. Plus, it’s incredibly easy to make and share with friends, making every bite a nostalgic, sweet escape from adulting!
Combining the classic trio of flavors in my S’mores Rice Krispie Treats is downright nostalgic. The base is made from 6 cups of Rice Krispies cereal, bound together by 10 oz of gooey marshmallows and 3 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter.
Then I stir in 1 cup of graham cracker crumbs and, for the secret ingredient, 1 cup of mini chocolate chips. Campfire-S’mores magic happens when you bite into these no-bake bars.
Ingredients
Rice Krispies cereal: Supplies the chewy texture and the carbon base for the treats.
Marshmallows: Provide sweetness and a gooey, chewy consistency that aids in binding the treats together.
Butter: without salt, it’s a flavor enhancer; and without much flour, a binding agent.
Crumbs made from graham crackers: They give the flavor that reminds one of s’mores and add a necessary cereal-like crispness.
Introductions of chocolatey sweetness enable a taste profile typical of s’mores to form.
What introduces that chocolatey sweetness? Mini chocolate chips.
Adding mini marshmallows makes the Goodies even more deliciously marshmallowy, Chewy’s marshmallowy goodness got that extra chewiness, surprising even for a Chewy.
Ingredient Quantities
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 10 oz marshmallows (about 40 regular or 6 cups mini)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
1. Ready a dish for the oven. Use a 9×13 inch baking dish and one of the following methods to prepare it: line it with parchment paper or grease it lightly with butter. Then set it aside.
2. In a large saucepan, over low heat, melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
3. Add to the melted butter 10 oz of marshmallows, stirring all the while until they are completely melted and the mixture is smooth. Then take it off the heat.
4. Rapidly combine the 6 cups of Rice Krispies cereal and 1 cup of graham cracker crumbs into the marshmallow mixture, ensuring an even coating across the dry ingredients.
5. Fold in half of the mini chocolate chips and half of the mini marshmallows into the cereal mixture.
6. Evenly spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish, pressing it down with a spatula or your hands. If you use your hands, it helps to lightly butter them so that the mixture doesn’t stick to you. A spatula works just as well and also benefits from butter.
7. Top the mix with the leftover mini marshmallows, pressing them gently onto the surface.
8. Continue to scatter the rest of the mini chocolate chips on top, applying a bit of pressure to ensure that they stay on.
9. Let the treats cool and set at room temperature for roughly 1 hour. For a quicker set time, place them in the refrigerator.
10. After setting, cut into squares and serve. Enjoy your delectable S’mores Rice Krispie Treats!
Equipment Needed
1. 9×13 inch baking dish
2. Parchment paper or butter (for preparing the dish)
3. Large saucepan
4. Stove (for melting)
5. Wooden spoon or heat-resistant spatula (for stirring)
6. Measuring spoons
7. Measuring cups
8. Large mixing bowl
9. Spatula or buttered hands (for pressing the mixture into the dish)
10. Knife (for cutting into squares)
FAQ
- Can I use regular-sized chocolate chips instead of mini ones?You may use standard-sized chocolate chips, but for these home treats, mini chocolate chips are the best bet. They distribute more evenly and taste better in every single bite.
- How do I prevent the Rice Krispie treats from sticking to the pan?For easy removal, the pan can be lined with parchment paper or lightly coated with cooking spray.
- Can I use salted butter instead of unsalted?Certainly! Salted butter can be used; it will impart a slight hint of saltiness to the finished products.
- What is the best way to store these treats?To keep them fresh, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Can I make these treats ahead of time?Certainly! They can be prepared a day or two in advance and stored appropriately until serving time.
- How can I make these treats more festive?Think about adding rainbow-colored sprinkles or using marshmallows shaped like figures of a particular season to give your treat a festive spin.
- Can I use vegan marshmallows?Certainly, you can use vegan marshmallows to make the treats in this book vegan-friendly.
Substitutions and Variations
Cereal Rice Krispies: substitute with any other puffed rice cereal.
Marshmallows: use marshmallow fluff (7 oz jar for 10 oz marshmallows) instead of regular or mini.
Butter that has not been treated with salt: can be swapped out for butter that has been treated with salt (just reduce the amount of additional salt in the recipe, if any, to account for the butter’s added salt) or for coconut oil for a version that is free from dairy.
Crushed digestive biscuits or crushed vanilla wafers can be used as substitutes for Graham cracker crumbs.
Substitute chopped semi-sweet chocolate bars or dark chocolate chips for mini chocolate chips; they yield a richer taste in the finished product.
Pro Tips
1. Toast the Graham Cracker Crumbs: For an extra depth of flavor, consider toasting the graham cracker crumbs in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes before adding them to the mixture. This can give your treats an authentic s’mores taste.
2. Use Fresh Marshmallows: Ensure that the marshmallows you use are fresh. Stale marshmallows won’t melt as well and will affect the texture of your treats.
3. Combine Quickly and Efficiently: When mixing the Rice Krispies and graham cracker crumbs with the melted marshmallow mixture, work quickly to ensure an even coating. The mixture will start to set rapidly, so efficiency is key.
4. Press Gently for Desired Thickness: When spreading the mixture into the baking dish, avoid pressing too hard. Gentle pressing will help maintain a light, crispy texture, whereas pressing too firmly can make the treats dense.
5. Customize Toppings: Consider sprinkling a bit of sea salt or drizzling melted chocolate over the top of the bars for an added layer of flavor. This can enhance the overall taste and give your treats a gourmet touch.
Smores Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
My favorite Smores Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
Equipment Needed:
1. 9×13 inch baking dish
2. Parchment paper or butter (for preparing the dish)
3. Large saucepan
4. Stove (for melting)
5. Wooden spoon or heat-resistant spatula (for stirring)
6. Measuring spoons
7. Measuring cups
8. Large mixing bowl
9. Spatula or buttered hands (for pressing the mixture into the dish)
10. Knife (for cutting into squares)
Ingredients:
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 10 oz marshmallows (about 40 regular or 6 cups mini)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions:
1. Ready a dish for the oven. Use a 9×13 inch baking dish and one of the following methods to prepare it: line it with parchment paper or grease it lightly with butter. Then set it aside.
2. In a large saucepan, over low heat, melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
3. Add to the melted butter 10 oz of marshmallows, stirring all the while until they are completely melted and the mixture is smooth. Then take it off the heat.
4. Rapidly combine the 6 cups of Rice Krispies cereal and 1 cup of graham cracker crumbs into the marshmallow mixture, ensuring an even coating across the dry ingredients.
5. Fold in half of the mini chocolate chips and half of the mini marshmallows into the cereal mixture.
6. Evenly spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish, pressing it down with a spatula or your hands. If you use your hands, it helps to lightly butter them so that the mixture doesn’t stick to you. A spatula works just as well and also benefits from butter.
7. Top the mix with the leftover mini marshmallows, pressing them gently onto the surface.
8. Continue to scatter the rest of the mini chocolate chips on top, applying a bit of pressure to ensure that they stay on.
9. Let the treats cool and set at room temperature for roughly 1 hour. For a quicker set time, place them in the refrigerator.
10. After setting, cut into squares and serve. Enjoy your delectable S’mores Rice Krispie Treats!