This 9×13-inch Pan Rice Krispie Treats Recipe yields a large batch of delicious and pull worthy treats. This recipe includes a special ingredient that most other recipes don’t include that makes these treats gourmet. I hope you love these treats that are perfect for sharing!
I’ve been making Rice Krispie treats for years now! They’re perfect for my kids’ lunches, a quick dessert, parties, potlucks, bake sales and more. What’s not to love? After making so many for years, I’ve finally come up with the perfect big batch recipe that’s sure to impress your friends and families. I hope you love these treats as much as my family has.
If you need more big batch dessert ideas that are made in a 9×13 inch pan be sure to also check out these Oatmeal Blondies, Amish Brownies, and Cake Mix Peach Cobbler.
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❤️ Why you’ll love this recipe
- Special ingredient: I’ve made tons of Rice Krispie treat recipes over the years and after several rounds of testing I’ve included a special ingredient that takes these treats to the next level. I’m confident you’ll love these gourmet style treats.
- Perfect for sharing: This is the perfect recipe to make for a potluck, baby shower, party, or even a meal train. This recipe makes a big batch.
- Pull worthy: These are loaded with marshmallows and they are definitely “pull worthy!”
- Quick: You need just a few minutes of cook time to put everything together then it’s all hands off time while the treats set.
🥣 Ingredients needed
The complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the printable recipe card further below in the post.
For this recipe, you will need:
- Rice cereal: You can use name brand or generic cereal. Either work
- Butter: I used unsalted butter because that’s what I prefer to cook with. If you have salted butter you can use it, just be sure to leave the extra salt out.
- Mini marshmallows: You will need 16 ounces of mini marshmallows. Be sure to set aside one cup from the bag to mix in with the cereal.
- Brown sugar: This is the special ingredient that takes these treats to the next level.
- Salt
- Vanilla extract
🔪 Equipment needed
You will need a large bowl, whisk, spatula, large pot, and a 9 x 13 inch pan.
⏲️ Recipe instructions (step by step guide)
Add your cereal and one cup of marshmallows to a large mixing bowl (image 1).
In a large pot melt the butter and then whisk in the brown sugar, salt, and vanilla extract (image 2).
Next, add in the remaining marshmallows (image 3). Cook on medium-low while stirring continuously until everything is melted and well combined.
Pour the melted marshmallow mixture over the cereal and mix with a spatula until well combined (image 4).
Pour the mixture into a well greased 9 x 13 inch pan (image 5) and then spray your hands with non-stick spray. Gently pat the treats into place. Alternatively, you can use a spatula coated with non-stick spray or wax paper if you don’t want to use your hands. Be sure to be gentle, if you pat them down too hard they will become tough.
Let them sit for about one hour before serving.
👩🏻🍳 Tips
- Use fresh ingredients. Stale marshmallows or stale cereal can cause your treats to become hard or tough. Fresh is best!
- Don’t press down on the treats to hard. I recommend spraying your hands with non stick spray and then gently pat them down into the pan.
- Store these treats at room temperature. If they are refrigerated they will become hard.
- Let them sit for about an hour before serving. Any sooner and they may fall apart.
🥡 How to store leftovers
Store any leftover treats at room temperature in an airtight container. They will be good for up to four days after making.
📋 Recipe FAQs
Rice Krispie Treat and Rice Crispy Treat both mean the same thing. They’re a rice cereal treat made with butter, rice cereal, and marshmallows.
Most often they were patted into the pan too hard, refrigerated, or stale ingredients were used to make them.
I don’t recommend freezing these. The texture just doesn’t hold up once they are defrosted.
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9×13-inch Pan Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
Equipment
- 9 x 13 inch pan
- Large pot
- Whisk
- Large mixing bowl
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 8 cups rice cereal such as Rice Krispies
- 16 ounces mini marshmallows (divided – one cup set aside) one cup set aside
- ½ cup unsalted butter *
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Add your cereal and one cup of marshmallows to a large mixing bowl.8 cups rice cereal, 16 ounces mini marshmallows (divided – one cup set aside)
- In a large pot melt the butter and then whisk in the brown sugar, salt, and vanilla extract.½ cup unsalted butter, ⅓ cup light brown sugar, ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Next, add in the remaining marshmallows. Cook on medium-low while stirring continuously until everything is melted and well combined.16 ounces mini marshmallows (divided – one cup set aside)
- Pour the melted marshmallow mixture over the cereal and mix with a spatula until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into a well greased 9 x 13 inch pan and then spray your hands with non-stick spray. Gently pat the treats into place. Alternatively, you can use a spatula coated with non-stick spray or wax paper if you don't want to use your hands. Be sure to be gentle, if you pat them down too hard they will become tough.
- Let them sit for about one hour before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients. Stale marshmallows or stale cereal can cause your treats to become hard or tough. Fresh is best!
- Don’t press down on the treats too hard. I recommend spraying your hands with non stick spray and then gently pat them down into the pan. Alternatively, you can use wax paper to pat the treats down. Be gentle!
- Store these treats at room temperature. If they are refrigerated they will become hard.
- Let them sit for about an hour before serving. Any sooner and they may fall apart.
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Cristina says
Made these for a bake sale and they sold out first. So gooey and way better than the ones from a box. The whole pan disappeared in one afternoon at my house.
Helen says
I love how this made a full pan of Rice Krispie treat that yielded squares thick enough to pack in a lunch box. And the brown sugar added an extra boost of flavour.
Swathi says
This pan rice krispie is delicious I am going make a big batch.
Chiara says
These came out so gooey and delicious, and I loved how easy they were to make for a crowd. That extra ingredient really does make them taste a little more special!
Paula says
Made these to take to my niece’s birthday party and they were everybody’s favorite treat! Great recipe.