Copycat Starbucks Marshmallow Dream Rice Krispies

These copycat Starbucks marshmallow dream rice Krispies are soft, chewy, and studded with marshmallows. Butter, corn syrup, and marshmallows melt into the perfect sweet mixture, fold in the rice cereal and press into a pan to set. Just 4 easy ingredients and you’ll have these rice Krispies at home for a lot less than the store-bought ones! I like to fold in mini marshmallows to give these extra soft, buttery flavor.

Save some money and make these at home for parties or a quick sweet treat. Try my other no-bake desserts like this Protein Chocolate Pudding, Edible Cookie Dough, or Banana Peanut Butter Cups!

Find all of my dessert recipes here for even more recipe inspiration!

Highlights Of The Copycat Rice Krispies

• No-bake recipe: these easy treats don’t need any time to bake in the oven, you just need a stove top or burner to mix up the rice Krispie mixture.
• Great for parties and gatherings: who doesn’t love a classic rice Krispie treat! They are not only simple to make but also easy to package and travel with. Serve these at a work potluck, a family meal, or make for an easy birthday dessert.
• Budget friendly: all of these simple ingredients are inexpensive, therefore making this dessert easy and affordable. Making this copycat recipe at home is much cheaper than purchasing it in store.
• Restaurant copycat: while it can be difficult to truly replicate a restaurant recipe since we are not using commercial equipment or ingredients, these bars are pretty dang close! They are soft, gooey, studded with extra marshmallows.

Turn these copycat rice Krispie’s into a fun holiday treat like these Halloween Frankenstein Treats! Find more Bar Recipes here, like these Scotcheroos! Like to make things totally from scratch? Use Homemade Marshmallows in your rice Krispies instead of store-bought.

Marshmallow dream bars are great on their ow, but you can also dip them in chocolate, roast over an open fire (like a S’more!), or mix in chopped candy or sprinkles!

Tools I Use For This No-Bake Dessert

• USA Pan 9×13 inch Baking Pan – another USA Pan product I love! The corners of my bars and cakes never stick and I love the squared of edges this pan creates.
• Rubber Spatula – a must have! I like these because they don’t come apart so I don’t have to worry about water getting inside the spatula and causing mold.
• Pyrex Mixing Bowl Set – I love this set of nesting bowls. I use them for everything, Pyrex glass does not break easily so you can trust on these bowls for years, plus they come in 3 useful sizes and can be stacked!

Grocery Store List & Substitutions:

This recipe is made with simple ingredients, many pantry staples you might already have on hand. There are not many substitutions but if there is one, you’ll find it below!

• Unsalted Butter: softened butter works best and melts quickly. Do not substitute margarine or cooking oils.
• Corn syrup: light corn syrup creates a light, chewy consistency and holds the bars together. Honey can be a substitute if needed, but may change the texture slightly.
• Marshmallows: large or mini marshmallows will work, as they melt down completely. I use big marshmallows for the melted mixture and fold in whole mini marshmallows.
• Rice cereal: a must for the classic dessert. Brand name or generic brands will work.

How to Make The Marshmallow Dream Bars

Let’s talk a little about how to make these Copycat Starbucks Marshmallow Dream Rice Krispies (The printable instructions are in the recipe card below.)

Quick overview:

• Combine butter and and corn syrup in a large Dutch oven.
• Heat until bubbly, add in marshmallows. Stir until melted.
• Mix in rice cereal and extra mini marshmallows, transfer to a 9×13 pan.
• Let set and slice.

1. In a large Dutch oven or sauce pan heat butter and corn syrup over medium-high heat until combined. Add in the large marshmallows and heat until melted, stirring constantly.
2. Remove from the heat and add in the rice cereal, mix to combine. Fold in mini marshmallows. Grease a 9×13″ pan.
3. Transfer the cereal mixture into the greased pan and spread out evenly, pressing down firmly. Let set for 20-30 minutes and slice.