Gooey marshmallows + crispy cereal = the ultimate no-bake treat!
Who doesn’t love Rice Krispie Treats? There’s something so comforting about this easy, no-bake dessert. Soft, slightly sticky, and perfectly sweet, Rice Kripsie Treats are not only easy to make but also bring back all the nostalgic flavors we remember from childhood. Whether you’re making them with the kids or just for a sweet snack, they’re always a crowd-pleaser!
This Noodles & Company copycat recipe was developed by my daughters, and now that they can make them at home, there’s no need to buy them premade—we just can’t get enough! With more time at home, they’ve been missing some of their favorite restaurant treats, and these chewy, sweet bars quickly became a family favorite.
I love to create copycat recipes like our favorite Starbucks chewy chocolate cookies and homemade Tagalongs. In this case, the girls get all the credit – since we’re sticking close to home these days Jordan and Jersey took it upon themselves to recreate their favorite treat.
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Watching them huddle in the kitchen, testing and perfecting the recipe, was such a joy. I’m proud to say they’ve nailed it—these Rice Krispie Treats taste just like the ones from Noodles & Company!
Here’s Jersey showing off the perfect bars—soft, slightly sticky, with just the right balance of butter and marshmallow.
What We Love about this Recipe
- You only need three ingredients to make them.
- Salted butter makes all the difference – that touch of salt is subtle, but it enhances the flavor of these bars.
- Instead of completely melting the marshmallows, we leave it a little lumpy. That creates pockets of ooey-gooeyness in the bars.
- With parental supervision, this is a recipe the kids can make themselves.
- The recipe makes a reasonable-sized batch, about nine dessert bars.
My heart was bursting when the girls finally settled on their final recipe after several weeks of experimenting and now they are so excited to share it with you.
How to Make the Best Rice Krispie Treats
What I love about this recipe is the simplicity. You only need three ingredients and they are ones kids can easily measure out themselves:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 12 ounces marshmallows (either mini or regular ones will work)
Be sure to butter your 8×8″ baking pan with butter. This will ensure the bars don’t stick.
For this recipe, we prefer to melt the butter and marshmallows on the stove (some recipes use the microwave). That way, you can keep a close eye on the mixture.
Melt the marshmallows just until slightly lumpy—you don’t want them completely smooth. Those little lumps are what give the bars their irresistible gooey pulls.
Stir in the cereal quickly, coating it evenly before the marshmallow starts to set. Press the mixture into a prepared pan using a buttered spatula or a piece of wax paper to make it easier. Let the bars cool, then slice and enjoy!
If you can resist eating them all in one sitting (something our family finds hard to do) you can store them for later. Follow these tips so they stay fresh and delicious:
Leftover Tips
This recipe is made with love! The girls put in a lot of effort to perfect these Rice Krispie Treats, and now they’ve decided there’s no reason to ever buy them premade again – they’re that easy to make anytime. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do!
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Rice Krispie Treats
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons salted butter plus extra for the pan
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 12 ounces marshmallows (mini or regular-sized)
Instructions
- Butter an 8×8" baking pan.
- In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until almost melted. Leave a few marshmallows not all the way melted, you will want some lumps, this allows for the gooey pulls.
- Remove the pot from heat and quickly stir in cereal until cereal is well coated.
- Using buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 8×8 cook baking pan. Cool then cut into 3×3 rows making 9 treats total.
Notes
Well done girls!!!! These are awesome. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
Excellent recipe! Very tasty!
Thank you!
These are the best! My kids and I just love them!
So glad to hear that!
These Rice Krispie Treats are mouth watering!
Thank you!
Fantastic recipe!! Rice krispie treats are by far my favorite childhood treat!!
Thank you!
There is something so special about these treats! I bet the salted butter is a game changer!
It’s definitely a special one! Enjoy!
A classic recipe that is always a great dessert option!
Thank you!
These are always a hit in our house; my kids love them! Looking forward to making these later this afternoon!
I’m so glad to hear that! Enjoy!
This is such an amazinge recipe! Thanks so much for sharing it!! I love it so much!!
Thank you! So glad to hear you love it!
I live in a city/state where Noodles & Company doesn’t exist. I discovered them when I was in school in Michigan and found them when I was living in Chicago, and the Rice Krispy treats were just addictive. I have never found any that taste as good and have searched a few times online for the recipe because I could tell there was something different they were doing. I’m going to try this recipe for sure–thank you so much for posting it!
They really are addictive! I hope you enjoy this recipe!
This recipe is perfect! I was looking for the Noodles and Co copycat recipe and stumbled upon this…and I’m so glad. I threw in some peanut butter m&ms, and they were a hit!
Peanut butter m&ms are the best! That sounds like the perfect addition. I’m glad you enjoyed them!
Excited to try and looks great!
What a great classic recipe! I forgot how much I love these! Will be making them again real soon!
My new favorite rice krispies! My kids love them as an afterschool snack.
Totally takes me back to my childhood! 🙂
YUM! I haven’t had this before. This looks very good. I can’t wait to try this!
These are always a hit at my house! Thanks for the easy recipe!
These Rice Krispie Treats are just so adorable!!
This is my kid’s favorite treat. I am glad to make it at home!
My favorite treat ever!! I love these!
My kids would be so happy with these! Yummy!
My brothers would surely love this!
This will satisfy my cravings! ! For sure it’s gonna be a hit in our house!
This is the perfect way to make rice krispies treats! I’ll never try another recipe again.
Great for dessert and snacks! My kids loved these