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A stack of rice crispy treats sits on a blue and white checkered cloth. Scattered mini marshmallows surround the treats, and a stick of butter is visible in the background. A glass dish with more treats is partially shown on the right side of the image.

Rice Krispie Treats (5-Minute Microwave Recipe)

This Rice Krispie Treat recipe is foolproof! They never come out hard or dry, and it is less mess than making them over the stove!
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 15
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Place butter and marshmallows in a LARGE microwave-safe bowl.
    A clear glass bowl filled with mini white marshmallows, topped with a stick of butter. A portion of a blue and white checkered cloth is visible in the background.
  2. Step 2: Microwave on high for 1 minute. Remove bowl from microwave and stir. Return bowl to microwave and microwave another 30 seconds. Stir again until marshmallows and butter are completely melted together. You only want it JUST melted.
    A metal spoon stirs thick, creamy batter in a glass bowl. A stick of butter is partially visible in the background on the left. A blue and white checkered cloth and some scattered marshmallows are on the right side of the bowl.
  3. Step 3: Fold in rice cereal until well combined.
    Close-up of a gooey mixture of rice crispy cereal and melted marshmallows, typically indicative of a homemade rice crispy treat recipe. The cereal is coated evenly with the melted marshmallows, giving it a sticky texture.
  4. Step 4: Place mixture in a greased 9×13 dish and press down evenly (spray a little cooking spray on your hands to prevent sticking). Allow to cool before serving.
    A glass baking dish filled with freshly made Rice Krispies treats sits next to a blue and white checkered cloth. The treats have a golden-brown appearance and are densely packed, with a few marshmallows visible in the top left corner.

Notes

  • If you don’t have a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the marshmallows and butter in a medium-sized bowl and place rice krispies in a large bowl.
  • Add the melted marshmallow mixture to the rice krispies instead of adding the rice krispies to the marshmallows.  See video for clarification.
  • Though these can be served immediately, they taste best when cooled to room temperature.