5 Ingredient Small Batch Rice Krispie Treats • Zona Cooks

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These Small Batch Rice Krispie Treats are super delicious filled with gooey marshmallows, easy to make, and are just the perfect amount for two to four people! These are the best thick and soft cereal treats ever! This classic treat is made in a 6-inch square pan.

Why I love this recipe

These Rice Krispie Treats use just 5 ingredients and come out very thick and gooey and taste great. It’s one of our favorite desserts.

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Small Batch Rice Krispie Treats with two on parchment paper and two in the pan. — Small Batch Rice Krispie Treats

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5 Simple Ingredients

(amounts are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of the post)

unsalted butter

regular marshmallows

vanilla extract

milk

crispy rice cereal

Equipment used for this recipe

How to make Homemade Rice Krispie Treats

Step 1 – Line a 6 x 6 baking pan with parchment paper cut into a 6×10 inch strip, then spray lightly with non-stick spray. Alternatively, you can grease or butter the pan.

a 6 inch cake pan filled with parchment paper sprayed with non-stick spray.

Step 2 – Slowly melt butter in a large skillet on low heat.

Step 3 – Once the butter melts, add the vanilla and marshmallows. Melt the marshmallows slowly but not fully melted. You want it slightly lumpy.

Step 4 – Add the milk and stir to combine. Turn off the heat.

milk, vanilla, and marshmallows melted in a pan.

Step 5 – Add the Rice Krispies Cereal. Stir until the cereal is fully coated with the melted marshmallows.

Rice Krispie's cereal mixed into marshmallow mixture in a pan.

Step 6 – Dump into the prepared baking pan and use a greased rubber spatula to spread out the treats and press down just a little bit. Do not compact them too much or they become rock-hard.

Rice Krispie Treats pressed into a 6 inch cake pan.

Step 7 – Allow to fully chill in the fridge, for about 30 minutes.

Step 8 – Then cut into 4 – 6 pieces.

Small Batch of Rice Krispie Treats on parchment paper and in a pan. — Small Batch Rice Krispie Treats

Pro Tips

Do not compact the treats when pressing them into the pan or they become too hard.

Recipe FAQs

Can you freeze Rice Krispie Treats?

Rice Krispie treats do freeze well. Wrap the treats in wax paper and place them inside an airtight container. Place the treats in the freezer for up to 6 weeks. Let them thaw at room temperature for about an hour before serving.

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Yield: 4 Treats

Small Batch Rice Krispie Treats

These 5 Ingredient Small Batch Rice Krispie Treats are super delicious filled with gooey marshmallows, easy to make, and are just the right amount for two to four people! These are the best thick and soft cereal treats ever! This classic treat is made in a 6-inch square cake pan.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Chill Time 30 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
20 large Marshmallows (regular size, not mini)
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 Tablespoon milk
3 cups Rice Krispie Cereal

Instructions

How to make Small Batch Rice Krispie Treats
Line a 6 x 6 baking pan with parchment paper cut into a 6x10 inch strip, then spray lightly with non-stick spray. Alternatively, you can grease or butter the entire pan.
Slowly melt the butter in a large skillet on low heat.
Once the butter is melted, add the vanilla and marshmallows. Melt the marshmallows slowly but not fully melted. You want it slightly lumpy.
Add the milk and stir to combine. Turn off the heat.
Add the Rice Krispies Cereal. Stir until the cereal is fully coated with the marshmallow mixture.
Dump into the prepared baking pan. Use a greased spatula to spread out the treats and press down just a little bit. Do not compact them or they become rock-hard.
Allow to fully chill in the fridge, for about 30 minutes.
Then cut into 4 – 6 pieces.

Notes

Crispy rice treats do freeze well. Wrap the treats in wax paper and place them inside an airtight container. Place the treats in the freezer for up to 6 weeks. Let them thaw at room temperature for about an hour before serving.