Rice Krispie Chewy Squares (Printable)

Chewy and crispy marshmallow-coated puffed rice squares with an optional chocolate topping.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 6 cups puffed rice cereal (e.g., Rice Krispies)
02 - 4 cups mini marshmallows
03 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Optional Chocolate Topping

04 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

# Directions:

01 - Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease the surface.
02 - In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Add mini marshmallows and stir continuously until fully melted and smooth.
03 - Remove the saucepan from heat. Immediately add puffed rice cereal and gently fold until all cereal is evenly coated.
04 - Quickly transfer the mixture into the prepared pan. Using a buttered spatula or wax paper, press it down firmly and evenly.
05 - Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the pressed cereal mixture.
06 - Allow the mixture to cool at room temperature for at least 30 minutes until fully set.
07 - Cut into 16 squares and serve.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They're ready to eat in less than an hour, perfect for when you need something sweet without the fuss.
  • No baking required means your oven stays free and your kitchen stays cool.
  • The texture hits that impossible sweet spot between crispy edges and chewy center.
  • They're endlessly customizable—chocolate, peanut butter, butterscotch, whatever you're craving.
02 -
  • Don't skip the low heat—high heat will scorch your marshmallows and leave you with a bitter, burnt flavor that can't be fixed.
  • Work quickly once you add the cereal because the mixture sets fast, and trying to press cold marshmallow into the pan is a losing battle.
  • Let it cool completely before cutting; cutting too early will leave you with crumbly bits instead of clean, intact squares.
03 -
  • Keep a bowl of water nearby while pressing—damp hands and tools slide over the marshmallow mixture without sticking, making the whole process feel effortless.
  • If you overbutter your spatula, the treats become greasy; find the balance where they release cleanly without adding extra fat.
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