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Small Batch Rice Krispie Treats

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.

Need a main dish to go with it? Try this Almond Crusted Chicken and Tomato Salad or this Crockpot Cornish Game Hens and Veggies Recipe.

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 6x10 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.

large marshmallows cooking in butter.

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

Small Batch Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

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.
4.67 from 15 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Treats
Calories 244 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 20 large Marshmallows (regular size, not mini)
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ Tablespoon milk
  • 3 cups Rice Krispie Cereal

Instructions
 

  • How to make Small Batch Rice Krispie Treats
  • Line a 6x6 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 244kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 140mgPotassium: 33mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 1575IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 6mg
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Tuesday 2nd of July 2019

[…] Need a dessert to go with it? Try these Key Lime Tarts or these Gooey Rice Krispie Treats. […]

teachermrw

Saturday 30th of March 2019

Hi! Can I use an 8 X 8 pan?

Zona

Wednesday 3rd of April 2019

Hi teachermrw, yes you could use an 8 x 8 pan. The treats will be a bit less thick/tall. Enjoy!

Cc

Monday 1st of January 2018

Hello, just wondering if you used big or small marshmallows? We have small ones on hand & about how many small ones do we use? Thanks.

Zona

Monday 1st of January 2018

Hi, I used large marshmallows. For small marshmallows, it would be about 2 3/4 cups. Let me know how they turn out for you. Thanks for your question!