Crispy Treat Bar Classic (Printable)

Chewy and crunchy bars made with crispy rice cereal and melted marshmallows, perfect for snacking or sharing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 6 cups crispy rice cereal
02 - 4 cups mini marshmallows
03 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Optional Add-ins

04 - 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
05 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of salt

# How-to Steps:

01 - Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease with nonstick spray.
02 - In a large saucepan over low heat, melt unsalted butter until fully liquefied.
03 - Add mini marshmallows to the melted butter and stir continuously until completely melted and smooth.
04 - Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt if using.
05 - Fold the crispy rice cereal into the marshmallow mixture gently until all pieces are evenly coated.
06 - Quickly transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Press evenly using a buttered spatula or wax paper.
07 - If using, sprinkle mini chocolate chips evenly over the top and press gently to embed.
08 - Allow the bars to cool at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes until set.
09 - Cut into 16 equal bars and serve.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • They're ready in under 20 minutes, including cooling time—perfect when you need something that tastes homemade without the stress.
  • The contrast between crispy rice and chewy marshmallow is genuinely addictive, and everyone always asks for the recipe.
02 -
  • Work quickly once marshmallows are melted—they start setting within minutes, and cold marshmallow mixture becomes impossible to fold evenly.
  • Don't skip the parchment paper; it's the difference between sliding bars out easily and scraping hardened marshmallow off your pan for 10 minutes.
03 -
  • Keep your spatula or pressing tool buttered throughout—this prevents the warm mixture from sticking and makes cleanup infinitely easier.
  • If you're making chocolate-studded versions, press the chips on while the mixture is still warm so they sink in slightly and stay put when you cut.

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