Description
These gluten free rice krispie treats are a simple, quick, four-ingredient classic that stays soft and gooey for days. Made with certified gluten free crispy rice cereal, mini marshmallows, butter, and vanilla, they come together in one pot in about ten minutes and are perfect for bake sales, lunchboxes, and holiday trays.
Ingredients
- Certified gluten-free crispy rice cereal 6 cups
- Mini marshmallows 10 oz bag
- Unsalted butter 3 tbsp (or dairy free butter)
- Vanilla extract 1 tsp (optional but lovely)
Instructions
- 1. Line a 9×13 pan with parchment paper.
- 2. Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat.
- 3. Add the marshmallows and stir until smooth.
- 4. Remove the pot from heat and stir in the vanilla.
- 5. Quickly pour in the cereal and fold gently.
- 6. Press the mixture into the pan with a buttered spatula.
- 7. Let cool for 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Keep the heat low so the marshmallows never scorch.
Always use certified gluten free cereal, since regular cereal may contain barley malt.
Work quickly once you add the cereal.
Wet your hands to press the mixture without sticking.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, or freeze for up to six weeks.
To soften stale treats, microwave one for ten seconds.
Dairy free variation: replace butter with coconut oil or a dairy free butter blend.
Optional add-ins: mini chocolate chips, peanut butter, melted chocolate drizzle, or sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat (1/24 of recipe)
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg
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