A twist on a classic favorite and an added secret ingredient, these are the BEST rice krispie treats you will ever taste! They are ooey, gooey and every bit delicious. They stay soft and chewy for days because of my favorite secret ingredient! 😉

These Rice Krispie Treats are the BEST no-bake treats for a quick and easy dessert or snack for adults and kids alike. I like to pack a little square in my boys’ lunch boxes for a fun surprise. Or my husband’s. 😉 He’ll never complain. It’s such a great classic that doesn’t just taste delicious but it couldn’t be easier to make.

I’m always a bit nervous to call out a recipe that’s the “best ever” but after tweaking my recipe over and over the last month, making batch after batch and sharing them with neighbors, friends, family and our mailman, they all agreed that they were the best they’ve ever had!! 😉 So I can most definitely say it with full confidence! They are thick and chewy, loaded with lots of marshmallows and they stay soft and gooey because of the *drum roll, please* sweetened condensed milk I added to the recipe. It was a game changer, you guys!!! Don’t knock it til you try it. 😉 Once you make my recipe, you will never go back!

Did You Know You Can Freeze Rice Krispie Treats?

Place the rice krispie treats in layers separated by wax paper in an airtight container and freeze for up to 6 weeks. Let the treats stand at room temperature for about an hour before serving.

Helpful Tips

• Make sure to use butter instead of margarine. Butter will give your rice krispie treats a richer flavor and texture. 
• Before you get started, prepare your baking dish by buttering it or spraying it well with cooking spray.
• Grease your hands or a spatula with some butter or oil before patting the mixture down in the pan. This will prevent the rice krispy mixture from sticking to your hands\spatula.
• Use a serrated knife to get clean cut squares. 
• Prepare all your ingredients beforehand because your marshmallow mixture can burn rather quickly if left unattended.
• To keep the treats from sticking to each other, separate each with wax paper. This is helpful if you stack them in a container.
• Don’t overheat the marshmallows. That’ll give you tough rice krispie treats. Melt the marshmallows until just about melted and then take it off the heat and let the leftover heat melt the rest completely.
• Be VERY gentle packing down the rice krispy mixture. If you pack it down too tight, they’ll be hard once they’ve cooled.
• Use unsalted butter. This prevents the treats from being too salty.
• Always use fresh marshmallows. This will give you the best fluffy results.

There’s lots of love in this recipe! It’s my boys and husband’s favorite treat and there’s absolutely no reason to buy store-bought ones again. We hope you love them as much as we do!

Yield: 12-15 bars

INGREDIENTS

• 6 tablespoons butter
• 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 70 large marshmallows
• 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 11 cups Rice Krispies cereal

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Lightly butter or grease a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.
2. In a very large pot, on medium-low heat, melt butter until it starts to bubble. 
3. Add the sweetened condensed milk and stir until it reaches a slow boil. Continue to stir for one minute. 
4. Add vanilla and marshmallows and stir until marshmallows are melted.
5. Immediately remove from heat and add the rice krispies. Using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, stir until evenly combined.
6. Transfer the mixture into your prepared pan and press GENTLY into an even layer.
7. Allow to cool at room temperature for 45 minutes to an hour. Enjoy!