Bakery Style Giant Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
These Bakery Style Giant Rice Krispie Treats combine the perfect balance of gooey melted marshmallows and crispy Rice Krispies cereal with the rich depth of browned butter and sweetened condensed milk. This recipe elevates the classic snack into a decadent dessert bar with a delightful chewy and crunchy texture, perfect for sharing or indulging in large, satisfying portions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 9 giant servings 1x
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Stovetop melting and mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 12 tablespoons butter
- ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Marshmallows
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows (for melting)
- 6 ounces mini marshmallows (unmelted)
Dry Ingredients
- 9 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Instructions
- Brown the Butter: Heat butter in a pan or Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring frequently until it reaches a dark gold or amber color and smells nutty. You may see little brown bits, which add flavor. This step is optional but enhances depth.
- Add Condensed Milk and Vanilla: Once butter is browned or melted, stir in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract until fully combined. Reduce heat to medium-low to prevent burning.
- Melt Marshmallows: Add 10 ounces of mini marshmallows to the pot and stir constantly until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and fully melted.
- Incorporate Rice Krispies: Add the 9 cups of Rice Krispies cereal to the melted marshmallow mixture, stirring gently but thoroughly to coat all cereal pieces. If your pot is too small, transfer the melted mixture to a large bowl before adding cereal.
- Fold in Unmelted Marshmallows: Add the remaining 6 ounces of mini marshmallows carefully into the mixture, ensuring the mix isn’t too hot so they maintain their shape for added texture.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the mixture into a buttered 9×13 inch baking dish, then use a piece of parchment paper to gently press and smooth the surface evenly.
- Chill and Serve: Let the treats cool for at least one hour until set. Cut into 9 large servings for giant, bakery-style portions and enjoy!
Notes
- For an extra nutty flavor, don’t skip browning the butter, but you can melt it plainly if short on time.
- The unmelted marshmallows add delightful texture—ensure the mixture has cooled slightly before mixing them in.
- Use a buttered spatula or parchment paper to press the treats evenly without sticking.
- Store leftover treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness and chewiness.
- You can add mix-ins like chocolate chips or peanut butter chips to customize your treats.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 giant bar (approx. 1/9th of recipe)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Rice Krispie treats, giant Rice Krispie bars, marshmallow treats, classic American dessert, browned butter Rice Krispies
