Name: Easy Small Batch Rice Krispie Treats
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 bars
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 42 grams unsalted butter; 180 grams mini marshmallows; pinch Kosher salt; 1 tsp pure vanilla extract; 90 grams puffed rice cereal; Flaky salt

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Easy Small Batch Rice Krispie Treats

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Ingredients

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Easy Small Batch Rice Krispie Treats

Instructions

Grease a loaf pan with butter or baking spray. Line the pan with parchment paper and set aside for later.

Then, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Let it gently simmer, swirling the pan often, until the butter smells nutty and there are small brown bits on the bottom of the pan.

Add the mini marshmallows to the brown butter. Stir the marshmallows constantly, just until they're melted and well-combined with the butter. Stir in the salt and vanilla extract. Remove the pan from the heat and add the puffed rice cereal. Stir until everything is well-combined.

Using a greased rubber spatula, gently press the mixture evenly into the prepared loaf pan. Then, let the bars set at room temperature or in the fridge for 30-60 minutes. Use the parchment paper to remove the treats from the pan. Slice into 6 bars and sprinkle with flaky salt if desired. Enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Brown Butter to Nutty Perfection 🧈
Cook the butter over medium heat until it turns golden and smells nutty (about 5-7 minutes), then let it cool slightly before mixing with marshmallows to prevent melting them prematurely and intensify the flavor.
Marshmallow Melting Strategy 🍡
Add marshmallows to the warm (not hot) browned butter off the heat, then stir gently and continuously until fully melted and smooth—this prevents scorching and ensures a creamy, homogeneous mixture.
Salt Layering for Maximum Impact 🧂
Use kosher salt in the mixture for integration and flaky salt as a finishing touch on top of the wet treats before setting—this creates textural contrast and prevents the salt from dissolving into blandness.
Speed and Pressing Technique ⚡
Work quickly once you combine the cereal with the marshmallow mixture and press firmly into your pan using buttered hands or parchment paper—this prevents the mixture from setting unevenly and ensures compact, uniform bars.
Cooling and Cutting Timing ✂️
Let treats cool completely at room temperature for at least 2 hours before cutting with a buttered or oiled knife in one smooth motion—cutting warm treats causes them to crumble, while fully cooled treats slice cleanly.