
Gooey marshmallow cereal bars with extra butter
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
5 min
Total Time
15 min
Servings
16
16 bars
Difficulty
Easy
Cost
Budget
$
Gooey marshmallow cereal bars with extra butter
The iconic no-bake bar made with puffed rice cereal and melted marshmallows, upgraded with extra butter and a touch of vanilla for the gooiest, most flavorful version.
10m
Prep Time
5m
Cook Time
15m
Total Time
16
Servings
Easy
Difficulty
Budget $
Cost
(Updated )
Rice Crispy Treats have been an American classic since 1940. This version uses extra butter and marshmallows for bars that are gooier and more flavorful than the back-of-the-box recipe.
Melt butter in a large pot over low heat. Add the 10 oz bag of marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and salt.
Add Rice Krispies and extra mini marshmallows (for gooey pockets). Fold gently until cereal is coated.
Pour into a buttered 9x13 pan. Press gently with a buttered spatula—don't compress.
Let cool at room temperature for 30 minutes before cutting into bars.
Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream
Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with chocolate sauce before serving
Arrange on a platter for easy sharing at your next gathering
Pair with your favorite dipping sauce for extra flavor
Any puffed cereal works for fun variations
Melts faster and creates an extra-gooey treat
Test Kitchen Pick
Vanilla Extract
Helpful Pantry Staple
For baking and desserts, vanilla is often carrying more aroma than people expect. A better bottle gives the whole recipe a cleaner finish.
This is a small pantry move that usually makes baked goods taste more complete.
Vanilla extract is one of the easiest pantry upgrades to keep using.
Shop vanilla extract for this recipeDon't press the mixture too firmly into the pan—a gentle hand keeps them gooey instead of dense.
Adding extra mini marshmallows to the cereal creates pockets of gooeyness throughout.
Cover tightly and store at room temperature up to 3 days. Do not refrigerate.
Microwave for 10 seconds to restore gooeyness if desired.
Per serving (10mg) · 16 servings
A light, low-calorie option · based on a 2,000 cal daily diet
Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
Sarah Chen is a professional recipe developer and food editor with over a decade of experience in test kitchens and food media. She trained at the Culinary Institute of America before spending six years developing and testing recipes for national food publications, where she honed her ability to translate restaurant techniques into approachable home cooking. At RecipePool, Sarah leads recipe development, ensuring every dish is tested at least three times for clarity, accuracy, and genuine deliciousness. When she is not in the kitchen, she is browsing farmers markets and collecting vintage cookbooks.
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