Description
Easy Marshmallow Crispy Treats are soft, chewy, and perfectly crisp bars made with simple pantry ingredients. This recipe delivers classic flavor with a smooth marshmallow base, light crunch from rice cereal, and colorful sprinkles on top. It comes together quickly and is ideal for beginner cooks or anyone who wants a dependable no bake dessert that always tastes great.
Ingredients
Salted butter, plus extra for greasing the pan
Regular marshmallows made with agar agar or vegetarian gelatin
Fine salt
Crisp rice cereal
Mini white marshmallows made with agar agar or vegetarian gelatin
Rainbow sprinkles for decorating
Instructions
Grease a rectangular baking pan generously with softened butter and set it aside
Place a large pot over low heat and melt the butter slowly until fully liquid
Add the regular marshmallows and stir constantly until completely melted and smooth
Stir in the salt until evenly combined then remove the pot from heat
Add the rice cereal and gently fold until every piece is coated with marshmallow
Fold in the mini marshmallows carefully so they stay mostly whole
Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press gently into an even layer
Sprinkle the top with rainbow sprinkles while still warm
Let the treats cool completely at room temperature
Slice into squares and serve
Notes
Use low heat when melting marshmallows to keep the texture soft and chewy
Fresh marshmallows melt more smoothly and give better results
Lightly butter your hands or spatula to prevent sticking when pressing the mixture into the pan
Do not press too firmly or the treats may become dense
Allow the treats to cool fully before cutting for clean edges
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American