S’mores Rice Krispy Treats

These gooey, chocolate-packed S’mores Rice Krispy Treats are exactly what your summer dessert table needs. Packed with crispy rice cereal, Graham cracker crumbs, and gooey marshmallows, then finished with melted chocolate and toasted marshmallows, they bring the flavors of campfire s’mores straight to your kitchen – no fire pit required.

As a productivity manager, I truly believe that great recipes shouldn’t take hours to make, and this one is quick.

You’ll only need a handful of pantry staples, and a little bit of time before you’ve got a whole pan of these irresistible sweet treats ready for summer parties, bake sales, or anytime you need an easy dessert.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Made in one large saucepan with minimal mess
• Perfect mix of gooey marshmallow, crispy treats, and rich melted chocolate
• No baking required
• Great way to use leftover Graham cracker pieces
• Kid-friendly and fun to make
• Easy to wrap in plastic wrap for school lunches or grab-and-go snacks
• Freezes well and stores easily in an airtight container
  

Ingredients for rice krispies cereal treats

• Unsalted butter
• Mini marshmallows
• Vanilla extract
• Salt
• Crispy rice cereal
• Crushed Graham crackers
• Chopped semi-sweet chocolate or chocolate chips

Equipment and kitchen tools

• Prepared baking sheet
• Microwave safe bowl
• Kitchen torch (optional)

Substitutions and Variations

• Use milk chocolate, or chocolate chunks instead of semi-sweet chocolate chips if you prefer.
• For a nutty flavor, swirl in a spoonful of peanut butter or other nut butters with the melted butter
• Add sprinkles or drizzle with white chocolate for a festive topping
• Want a browned butter version? Melt butter a little longer until golden for a deeper flavor
  

How to make s’mores dessert bars

1. Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil and lightly coat with nonstick spray. Set aside.
2. In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
3. Add 10 oz of the mini marshmallows to the pot and stir continuously until completely melted and smooth. Remove from heat.
4. Quickly stir in the rice cereal, crushed Graham crackers, and the remaining 5 oz of mini marshmallows. Gently fold in about ⅔ cup of the chopped chocolate or chocolate chips. The heat will create a delicious swirl effect.
5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Using a spatula, gently press it down into an even layer. Let sit for at least 15 minutes to cool and set.
6. Remove the treats from the pan and set on a cutting board or clean surface.
7. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the remaining chocolate in 15 to 20 second intervals, stirring until smooth.
8. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the top and sprinkle with extra marshmallows and crushed Graham crackers. Let the chocolate harden.
9. Optional: Toast the marshmallows on top using a kitchen torch for that classic s’mores flavor.
10. Cut into squares and enjoy!

Tips for the Best Results

• Use medium heat when melting butter and marshmallows to avoid burning the mixture
• Line your pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper and coat with nonstick spray or nonstick cooking spray to avoid sticking
• Stir the cereal mixture quickly after adding the marshmallow mixture to get everything coated before it cools
• For a gooier texture, add a little bit of marshmallow fluff or extra mini marshmallows when mixing
• When pressing the mixture into the prepared pan, use a rubber spatula or press with slightly damp hands to keep it from sticking
• Toasted marshmallows on top add that perfect campfire flavor – use a kitchen torch for extra flair

What to Make Next

Try my Cocoa Rice Krispie Treats or my easy S’mores cookie bars – they are a ready favorite!

S’mores Rice Krispy Treats

Raquel Pineira

These gooey, chocolatey S'mores Rice Krispy Treats are the perfect no bake dessert for summer parties, BBQs and family nights. Easy to make with just a few simple ingredients and so delicious.

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 15

Equipment

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  large saucepan
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  baking dish

Ingredients

  

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• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 15 oz mini marshmallows – divided reserve a handful for garnish
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ tsp salt
• 6 cups crispy rice cereal
• 1 cup crushed graham crackers plus extra for topping
1 cup chopped semi-sweet chocolate or chocolate chips – divided

Instructions

 

• Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil and lightly coat with nonstick spray. Set aside.
• In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
• Add 10 oz of the mini marshmallows to the pot and stir continuously until completely melted and smooth. Remove from heat.
• Quickly stir in the rice cereal, crushed graham crackers, and the remaining 5 oz of mini marshmallows. Gently fold in about ⅔ cup of the chopped chocolate or chocolate chips. The heat will create a delicious swirl effect.
• Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Using a spatula, gently press it down into an even layer. Let sit for at least 15 minutes to cool and set.
• Remove the treats from the pan and set on a cutting board or clean surface.
• In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the remaining chocolate in 15 to 20 second intervals, stirring until smooth.
• Drizzle the melted chocolate over the top and sprinkle with extra marshmallows and crushed graham crackers. Let the chocolate harden.
• Optional: Toast the marshmallows on top using a kitchen torch for that classic s’mores flavor.
• Cut into squares and enjoy!

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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