Rice Krispie Treats

Name: Rice Krispie Treats
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients: 3 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 (10 oz) bag mini marshmallows; 6 cups crisp rice cereal; Pinch of salt

16 servings10 min prep5 min cookEasy

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Rice Krispie Treats

Story updated September 18, 2026

Rice Krispie treats were created in 1939 by Mildred Day and Malitta Jensen, employees at Kellogg's, who developed the marshmallow-and-cereal bar recipe as a fundraising treat for a Camp Fire Girls troop. It became one of the most popular no-bake American desserts of the 20th century.

Ingredients

Scale:· 16 servings

3 tbsp unsalted butter
1 (10 oz) bag mini marshmallows
6 cups crisp rice cereal
Pinch of salt

Instructions

1Grease a 9x13-inch pan and set aside.
2Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat.
3Add the marshmallows and salt, stirring constantly until completely melted and smooth.
4Remove from heat and fold in the rice cereal until evenly coated.
5Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan using a greased spatula or wax paper.
6Let cool for about 20 minutes before cutting into squares.

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