M&M Rice Krispie Treats
These homemade M&M Rice Krispie Treats are thick, chewy, gooey, and full of chocolate M&M's. They are quick and easy to make with just 5 ingredients and are perfect for holidays, parties, and events. Both kids and adults love these no-bake rice crispy treats!
Equipment
- 1 8x8-inch Baking Pan or 9x3-inch pan for thinner treats
- 1 Large Mixing Bowl
- 1 Large Cooking Pot
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons salted butter or vegan butter*
- 6 cups mini marshmallows, divided
- 5 cups Crispy Rice Cereal (Aldi brand is gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk chocolate M&Ms plus extra for topping
Instructions
- Start by spraying an 8x8-inch square baking pan thoroughly with non-stick cooking spray. Then, grease a large mixing bowl and large cooking pot.
- Add the crispy rice cereal and one cup of mini marshmallows to the greased mixing bowl, and set aside.5 cups Crispy Rice Cereal, 6 cups mini marshmallows, divided
- Slice the butter into chunks and add it to the cooking pot over low heat, stirring consistently until the butter is melted.4 tablespoons salted butter
- Add the remaining 5 cups of mini marshmallows to the cooking pot. Stir them with the butter on low-medium heat until the marshmallows are completely dissolved and a creamy mixture forms. Be careful the heat is not too high, or you can burn the marshmallows and get a sticky mess.6 cups mini marshmallows, divided
- Stir the vanilla extract into the creamy marshmallow mixture until evenly combined. Then, remove from the heat.1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pour the marshmallow mixture over the rice cereal in the separate mixing bowl. Use a rubber spatula or wooden spoon to fold the ingredients together. If it is too sticky and hard to mix, you can use your hands - just grease them first.
- Gently fold in the chocolate M&Ms until they are evenly incorporated.1 cup milk chocolate M&Ms
- Transfer the mixture into the greased baking pan and press it gently into the edges and corners of the pan. Be careful not to press too firmly, or the rice crispy treats can become hard and tough instead of gooey and chewy.
- Press additional M&Ms into the top of the rice krispie treats if desired. Cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
Storage: Store leftover rice krispie treats in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days. Don't store them in the fridge or they'll become hard. You can freeze rice krispie treats for up to 2 months, but place parchment paper between each layer so they don't stick together.
Vegan: Use vegan butter, vegan marshmallows, and make sure the rice krispies cereal you choose is also vegan.
Gluten-Free: These treats are gluten-free if you use Aldi Crispy Rice cereal or another gluten-free rice cereal.
Holiday Version: Use holiday M&Ms to make these fit for any holiday, party, or event. You can also use mini M&Ms!