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.
Highlights of the copycat rice Krispies:
- No-bake recipe
- Easy dessert, perfect for crowds or potlucks
- Simple ingredients
- Soft and chewy texture
- No sweetened condensed milk
- Budget friendly dessert for crowds
- Bars don’t need to be refrigerated or kept cold
- Kids can help make these
- Studded with marshmallows
- Copycat recipe is cheaper to make than the store-bought ones
- Buttery flavor
These are the best rice Krispie treats! Gooey marshmallows and rice krispies cereal combined into a chewy treat!
Tools I used for this easy no-bake dessert recipe:
- Rubber Spatula – a must for any home baker!
- 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.
- Parchment Paper – parchment paper is such a versatile item to keep on hand. I use this to line my pans after greasing.
- Pyrex Mixing Bowl Set – I love this set of nesting bowls, perfect for home baking!
Grocery Store List & Substitutions:
- Crispy rice cereal like kellogg’s rice krispies, or substitute special K, fruit pebbles, or corn flakes
- Unsalted butter
- Vanilla extract, if desired
- Corn syrup, could substitute honey
- Marshmallows, large and mini
Quick Steps:
- Melt butter and corn syrup together
- Add in marshmallows and stir until melted
- Pour rice cereal into the butter mixture
- Mix to combine
- Fold in mini marshmallows
- Press into a greased pan
- Set and slice
If you like these Copycat Starbucks Marshmallow Dream Rice Krispies, you’ll love these other easy dessert recipes…
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One-Bowl Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Bars
Light & airy, buttery rice Krispie treats are a quick and easy, no-bake dessert!
Instructions Copycat Starbucks Marshmallow Dream Rice Krispies:
- In a large Dutch oven or large pot heat butter and corn syrup over medium-high heat until combined. Add in the large marshmallows and heat until melted, stirring constantly.
- Remove from the heat and add in the rice cereal, mix to combine. Fold in mini marshmallows. Grease a 9×13″ pan.
- Transfer the cereal mixture into the greased pan and spread out evenly, pressing down firmly. Let set for 20-30 minutes and slice.
*Grease the pan with cooking spray or the butter wrappers.
*Store leftover cereal treats in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days
Copycat Starbucks Marshmallow Dream Rice Krispie
Equipment
- 9×13 pan
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup Corn syrup
- 10 oz. Large marshmallows
- 6 cups Rice cereal
- 4 oz. Mini marshmallows
Instructions
- 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.
- Remove from the heat and add in the rice cereal, mix to combine. Fold in mini marshmallows. Grease a 9×13" pan.
- Transfer the cereal mixture into the greased pan and spread out evenly, pressing down firmly. Let set for 20-30 minutes and slice.
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