Marshmallow Crispie Bars

Recipe By SHECOOKS2
Rating
Published Oct 31st
Prep - Cook - Additional - Ready In -
Servings 2 dozen Calories 113.5

Easy, easy, easy. As a variation, you can add candy coated chocolates, chocolate chips, or nuts.

Recipe Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups miniature marshmallows
  • 4 cups crisp rice cereal

Cooking Directions

  1. 1 Coat a 9 x 13 inch pan with spray oil or margarine.
  2. 2 In a large saucepan, melt the butter or margarine over low heat. Add the vanilla. Melt the marshmallows into the margarine, stirring. Add the cereal when the marshmallows have melted; stir until cereal is coated. Quickly pour into the prepared pan. Use a sheet of waxed paper to press the mixture down flat and evenly into the pan.
  3. 3 Let set for 2 to 3 hours. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts

  • Calories 113.5
  • Carbohydrate 21.6 g
  • Cholesterol 7.6 mg
  • Fat 3 g
  • Fiber 0.1 g
  • Protein 1 g
  • Saturated Fat 1.9 g
  • Sodium 105 mg
  • Sugar 10.4 g

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Reviews

  1. mooingfish Jun 28, 2012 06:56 PM
    Turned out great! If you only have large marshmallows, there are 8 large marshmallows to 1 cup of miniature marshmallows
  2. naples34102 Oct 13, 2009 09:51 PM
    Since my kids are long grown and gone I haven't made these in ages, but when I found strawberry flavored marshmallows on the store shelf I decided to make an old favorite with a new twist. They turned a pretty pink and were flecked with the handful of dried mixed berries I threw in for - Read more ...
  3. Sandi McEwen Jul 31, 2008 10:45 PM
    If you like gooey then look no farther. Like previous people I use the microwave. For the best flavor use real butter.. a little extra doesn't hurt!;)I also doubled the vanilla extract and added an additional 1/2 cup of rice crispy cereal. I pressed into heart shaped pans and will be sending out "care packages" - Read more ...
  4. MRS_TWYLA Mar 20, 2008 04:42 AM
    These are excellent as is. Gooey and tasty. I made a few changes for later batches: 1/2 tsp vanilla (to make the taste a bit more mild) 5 cups rice crispies also I added 1/4 cup of chocolate chips after I had almost completely mixes the bar mix (after they were not really warm). The - Read more ...
  5. Amanda Apr 17, 2007 09:52 PM
    Too gooey... needs a little more cereal
  6. April Washington Feb 24, 2006 07:01 PM
    The recipe was pretty good following the original recipe. I thought that it had a bit of a gritty/powdery taste to it. With the second batch I increased the cereal to 6 cups and added a tablespoon of the vanilla,and a teaspoon of corn syrup. They were so much better. Everyone loved them.
  7. LORITZ Oct 10, 2005 11:40 PM
    RICE CRISPIE BARS = GOOEY OR WHY MAKE THEM!?? Great recipe - vanilla is a nice touch. I always melt my butter in the microwave and then mix in the marshmellows.... microwave another 15 seconds then mix in the cripies. Easier than than the pan. I like them thick also, so I make them in - Read more ...
  8. HAVANA217 Aug 18, 2005 06:06 PM
    VERY GOOD! I took the suggestion of adding an extra 1/2 cup of cereal, and the consistency was perfect...not too sticky and gooey. The vanilla really adds to the flavor, and using real butter is highly recommended. I do suggest either making a double batch for the 9X13 pan, or using a 9X9 or 8X8 - Read more ...
  9. Lisa Provost Mar 17, 2005 03:02 PM
    Perfect! I've never made rice crispie treats with vanilla, but it adds a great softness to the flavor. These are perfect as-is, but I just made a batch for Saint Patrick's day with these changes: cut back a little on the butter, went a little heavy on the marshmallows, and instead of vanilla I added - Read more ...
  10. DREGINEK Jul 23, 2003 07:17 AM
    I know this sounds ridiculous but I DON'T make Rice Krispe Bars - I tend to burn the marshmellow (or something) b/c they ALWAYS - NEVER FAIL - Come out hard as a rock!! Therefore, I always let my mom make them until last night!! I did increase the krispies by a 1/2c and THEY - Read more ...
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