Copycat Rice Krispies Treats Cereal
This Copycat Rice Krispies Treats Cereal is a simple and nostalgic recipe that will take you back to simpler times! 90’s kids can verify that Rice Krispies Treats Cereal was one of the best parts of our childhood and this copycat version is spot on.
Everyone loves rice krispy treats, but the cereal wasn’t the same as the gooey, sticky version that you get from the classic dessert.
It’s sweet and marshmallowy, but has a dry crispy texture that’ll hold up in milk during a cartoon watching marathon.
You’re only a few steps and basic ingredients away from sharing those nostalgic childhood memories with your own kids!
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Ingredients
- Rice Krispies Cereal
- Mini Marshmallows
- Butter
- Vanilla Extract
- Salt
- Powdered Sugar
Make Copycat Rice Krispies Treats Cereal
This is a simple recipe that embodies a simpler time.
To make it just preheat your oven to 250 degrees and gather your ingredients.
Next, you’re going to need a pan to make the sauce. I like to use a nonstick pan for this recipe!
With your pan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter along with 1 1/2 cups of mini marshmallows.
Sprinkle in a pinch of salt and a splash of vanilla and stir continuously until it’s nice and smooth.
Once the sauce is made you’re going to pour it over about 4 cups of rice krispies cereal and add a tablespoon of powdered sugar.
I like to use a large bowl for this part, but you can do it all in the same pan if it’s large enough and you want to save on dishes.
The texture we’re going for here isn’t the sticky, gooey dessert version. You want all of the cereal coated, but on the dryer side.
The real secret to that familiar crispy texture that stands up to a bowl of milk comes in the final step.
Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper, spread out your mixture, and use a nonstick spatula to break it into those classic clusters.
If you’re in a sticky situation at first don’t panic! Place the sheet pan into a 250 degree oven and stir/ break up the mixture every 10 minutes with your nonstick spatula.
With each stir you will notice the cereal becoming a little bit more dry and that’s exactly what we want.
When your timer goes off place your 90’s masterpiece on the counter to cool completely and double check that you have milk to enjoy it with.
Serve Copycat Rice Krispies Treats Cereal
If you still have some larger chunks after cooling, just use your hands or spatula to break it up into smaller pieces!
You’ve put in all the hard work, now just grab a bowl and your favorite color changing spoon! This is great on its own if you’re a dry cereal snacker, but it’s even better with ice cold milk poured over the top!
You’re going to love this recipe because it’s simple, nostalgic, and something fun to share with your kids! They can have their little hands involved with this one every step of the way!
Tips and Frequently Asked Questions
- The classic Rice Krispies Treats Cereal was on the dryer side so it stays crispy in milk, you don’t want to add too much extra butter or marshmallows.
- This recipe makes about six cups of rice krispies treats cereal. Double if you’re looking for a larger portion or want lots of leftovers.
- I used the brand name Rice Krsipies for this recipe, but any brand will work.
- Use parchment paper and a nonstick spatula to break up your mixture into smaller clusters.
- Make sure to stir every 10 minutes or so while it bakes so everything dries out evenly.
- Allow the cereal to cool completely before serving, and store in an air tight container or ziplock bag.
- If you still have larger pieces once your cereal has cooled, use your hands or spatula to break it into smaller clusters.
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If you try this recipe, I hope it brings back all the great nostalgic flavors of the original Rice Krispies Treats Cereal. Save this recipe to your Pinterest account to save it for later.
Ingredients
- 4 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F and place a nonstick pan over medium heat.
- Add butter, marshmallows, vanilla extract, and salt to the pan stirring constantly until smooth and melted. Be sure not to overcook this mixture. Take it off the heat as soon as it is combined.
- Combine melted marshmallow mixture with Rice Krispies cereal and the powdered sugar in a large bowl using a nonstick spatula.
- Spread your mixture onto sheet pan lined with parchment paper using the spatula to break it into smaller clusters.
- Bake at 250 degrees F for 30 minutes stirring and breaking up the mixture every 10 minutes.
- Allow it to cool completely before serving with ice cold milk! Enjoy!!
Notes
- The classic Rice Krispies Treats Cereal was on the dryer side so it stays crispy in milk, you don’t want to add too much extra butter or marshmallows.
- This recipe makes about six cups of rice krispies treats cereal. Double if you’re looking for a larger portion or want lots of leftovers.
- I used the brand name Rice Krsipies for this recipe, but any brand will work.
- Use parchment paper and a nonstick spatula to break up your mixture into smaller clusters.
- Make sure to stir every 10 minutes or so while it bakes so everything dries out evenly.
- Allow the cereal to cool completely before serving, and store in an air tight container or ziplock bag.
- If you still have larger pieces once your cereal has cooled, use your hands or spatula to break it into smaller clusters.