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Toasted Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

These toasted rice krispy treats raise the bar on the classic dessert. The marshmallows get an extra toasty flavor and are topped with decadent ingredients like peanut butter, chocolate, and coconut for an indulgent twist.
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: toasted rice krispie treats
Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 6 cups rice crispies
  • 5 ½ cups mini marshmallows
  • 3 tablespoons butter

Load them up

Instructions

Stove Top Method

  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over low heat and add the butter. Once the butter has melted add the marshmallows. Stir frequently until the marshmallows have melted. Remove from heat.
    A metal pot containing partially melted mini marshmallows on a light-colored surface, ready to be transformed into delicious toasted Rice Krispie treats.
  • Add the rice krispies to the pan and stir until just combined.
    A pot filled with melted marshmallows and some toasted Rice Krispie treats, with a wooden spoon resting inside, on a light-colored surface.
  • Transfer the rice krispies to a 9x9-inch pan and gently press into the bottom. Set the rice kripsies aside for 15 minutes to allow them to firm up a bit.
    A hand pressing down on a tray filled with warm, toasted Rice Krispie treats mixture.
  • After the rice crispies have firmed cut them into 12 bars.
  • Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place 2-3 bars in the pan making sure not to crowd the pan. Toast for 1-2 minutes moving frequently so the marshmallows do not burn. Flip and toast for an additional 1-2 minutes. Feel free to cook for an additional minute if you would like the bars to be darker.
    Three toasted Rice Krispie treats in a cast iron skillet on a light textured surface.
  • These toasted rice krispy treats are perfect to eat as is. But we like to LOAD THEM UP! To load them up drizzle with peanut butter, melted chocolate, and toasted coconut shreds.
    Close-up of toasted rice Krispie treats dessert bars topped with caramel and chocolate drizzle on a parchment paper background.

Grill Method

  • Preheat the grill to 350ºF.
  • Place the rice krispy bar on a skewer and hold over the indirect heat of the gas.
    A square rice cake on a skewer is being grilled over open flames, showing light charring and crispness, reminiscent of toasted rice Krispie treats.
  • Grill the rice crispy bars for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown, not black. Flip the rice crispy bar and repeat.

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Notes

  • We believe these rice krispy bars taste golden brown better than charred, but to each their own.
  • If you like your rice krispy treats thinner, make them in a 9x13-inch pan.

Nutrition

Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 15g