20 Best Recipes For Rice Krispies Treats

Rice Krispies treats are a beloved classic for many reasons - they're easy to make, delicious, and endlessly customizable! Whether you're looking for a fun activity to do with your kids or just want to whip up a batch of something sweet and satisfying, these treats are a perfect choice. We have 20 of our favorite rice crispy treat recipes to share with you!

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Are Rice Krispies Treats Customizable?

Yes, they certainly are! One of the best things about Rice Krispies treats is that you can add all sorts of fun ingredients to give them a unique twist.

For example, chocolate chips, peanut butter, or caramel can be added to the mix. You can also add some fun toppings like m&ms, nuts, or candy to give your treats a little extra flair!

How do you make Rice Krispies Treats?

Another great thing about Rice Krispies treats is that they're incredibly easy to make. For the most basic recipe, all you need is some butter, marshmallows, and Rice Krispies cereal.

Simply melt the butter and marshmallows together, add the cereal, and press the mixture into a pan. It's that simple!

I bet you're ready to make your own homemade rice Krispies treats, so pick one of our favorites below and get started!

1. Protein Rice Krispies Treats

These rice krispies are a gym goers dream snack!

They're similar to the classic treat but are made with vanilla protein powder so each square is packed with protein.

If you're looking for a tasty snack to enjoy after a hard workout then give these a try!

2. Fruity Pebbles Rice Krispies

These treats are made with everyone's favorite cereal - Fruity Pebbles!

They're obviously colorful and fun, not to mention so fruity and delicious. If you're looking for a fruity twist on the classic rice crispy treats then give these a try!

Fruity Pebbles rice krispies bars stacked on top of eachother.

3. Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Treats

This recipe is for all the peanut butter lovers out there!

These Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Treats are silky, smooth, and full of flavor. Trust us, you're going to love them!

4. Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats

Classic rice krispies are vanilla flavored, but you can never go wrong with chocolate!

These treats are made with cocoa powder AND chocolate chips, so it'd double chocolate for more gooey goodness.

5. Classic Rice Krispie Treats

We couldn't leave out the classic option from this list!

These tried and true treats are so easy and quick to make. Plus, they're perfect to pack for lunch or as an on-the-go snack because they keep well and aren't messy.

Go ahead and indulge in this classic treat!

6. Butterscotch Rice Krispies treats

Buttery and rich are the two best words to describe these tasty treats.

This recipe uses butterscotch pudding mix in the base so it's super easy to make! They're so ooey gooey they just melt in your mouth.

7. M&M Rice Krispies

M&Ms are candy that are usually eaten by the handful. But they can also be used to spruce up rice krispies treats!

The M&Ms in this recipe add plenty of fun color and a nice chocolatey crunch to each bite.

8. Pretzel Rice Crispy Treats

If you're looking for a salty crunch then try these pretzel rice crispy treats.

There's nothing like a sweet and savory snack, and chocolate-covered pretzels bring the perfect balance of salt and sugar to this recipe.

We seriously love these!

9. Salted Caramel Rice Krispies

Another take on rice krispies treats is this decadent salted caramel version.

Just when you thought rice krispies couldn't get any gooier we introduce you to these treats!

This is definitely one of our favorites. You might have sticky fingers after eating but it's well worth the mess!

10. White Chocolate Peppermint Rice Krispies Treats

This white chocolate peppermint rice krispies treats recipe is perfect for the holiday season.

The combination of chewy rice krispies and crunchy peppermint crumbles will have our taste buds jumping for joy!

11. Rice Krispie Wreath

These rice kripsie wreaths are sure to be your next Chirstmas classic dessert!

They have a green base with lots of red and white sprinkles to bring all the holiday cheer.

Plus, they're great to make with kids as a super fun activity. The kids will love decorating them with sprinkles and love eating them even more!

12. Gingerbread Rice Krispies

Who needs a gingerbread house when you can have gingerbread rice krispie treats?

This version is seriously good! Plus, if you're feeling ambitious you can build the squares into a real gingerbread house.

These have all the delicious gingery flavors of gingerbread cookies but are easier to work with to build a house!

13. Biscoff Marshmallow Treats

Cookies combined with rice krispies makes for the ultimate sweet snack.

This recipe uses Biscoff butter spread. If you've never used it then let me tell ya - its some of the most delicious stuff out there!

There are so many ways to use Biscoff spread and this recipe is one of the best!

14. Triple Layer Rice Krispies Brownies

Think Better than Sex brownies meet Rice Krispies!

These triple layer rice krispie brownies are decadent, gooey, and super simple to make.

With a layer of brownie, a layer of cheesecake, and a layer of chocolate rice krispies - these are sure to be a fan favorite!

15. Chai Spiced Rice Krispie Treats

Talk about unique and cozy flavors - chai and butter.

These chai spiced rice krispie treats have all of those warm and comforting spices like cardamom, ginger, and cinnamon, that chai is known for but in edible form!

Enjoy these gooey treats alongside a glass of cold milk for the perfect day end snack.

16. Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats

Need a Valentine's treat to send to school with the kiddos? Try these strawberry rice krispie treats!

These are just as easy to make as plain old rice krispie treats but with the addition of freeze dried strawberries. The strawberries make these treats a sweet light pink color that just invites you to grab one (or two or three!).

17. Nutella Rice Krispie Treats

Is there anything that isn't made better with Nutella? Nope. If you said yes, you clearly have not watched the movie Elf so I'll forgive you.

These Nutella rice krispie treats use a chocolate rice cereal base as a vessel for a Nutella and white chocolate marbled top.

They would also be perfect as a Valentine's snack since they are chocolate on chocolate on chocolate - which is sure to evoke so lovey dovey feelings!

18. Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Treats

A classic treat that is known by many names across the Midwest (Scotcharoos anyone?), these Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispies are a must for any day.

They come together in minutes and who doesn't love chocolate and peanut butter?!

I highly encourage you to make these for every family event from here on out.

19. Oreo Rice Krispie Treats

Ok, I won't say I have a favorite of this list but if I did - it would be these. There is just something about Oreos.

Besides being an insane flavor combo, Oreos and marshmallows go together perfectly because the inside of an Oreo is very marshmallow like to begin with.

These are best enjoyed with a tall glass of milk!

20. Lavender Rice Krispy Treats

Last but not least, lavender rice krispie treats. While this might sound a little unconventional, I promise once you try them you will never look back.

With just the right amount of lavender, a little vanilla, and creamy marshmallows, these crunchy treats will bring you peace and tranquility even on the craziest of days! Kind of like lavender soap but tastes a heck of a lot better.

So, whether you're looking for a fun recipe to make with your kids or just want to indulge in a tasty treat, give one of these 20 best Rice Krispies treats a try!