Rice Krispie Treats with Sprinkles are a quick, no-bake dessert made with marshmallows, butter, and Rice Krispie cereal, with colorful sprinkles mixed in for a fun finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, these soft and chewy bars are an easy option for parties, bake sales, or anytime you need a simple treat that looks a little more special.
A Fun Twist on an Iconic Treat
Rice Krispie Treats with Sprinkles are an easy way to dress up the classic marshmallow bars without changing what makes them work. The base stays the same, buttery, soft, and chewy, while the sprinkles add a bit of color and a touch of extra sweetness.
If you like easy desserts with a fun finish, you might also enjoy my blondies with sprinkles, which have the same simple, crowd-pleasing appeal.
Since there’s no baking involved, the whole batch comes together quickly and sets up in the pan without much effort. It’s a dependable recipe you can turn to when you need something simple that still looks finished and ready to serve.
The sprinkles make them a little sweeter and more colorful, but the base is still the same buttery marshmallow and crisp rice cereal everyone expects.
They’re quick to make, too, because you don’t need to bake anything. The whole batch comes together in one saucepan and one bowl, so it’s great for last-minute events or cravings.
Cut these sprinkle Rice Krispie treats into squares for a party tray, lunchbox treat, or after-school snack. If you’re putting together a dessert spread, they pair well with frosted sprinkle cookies for an easy, colorful option.
They’re easy to make ahead and simple to change up with different sprinkle colors for holidays or special occasions, just like these Christmas sprinkle cookies you can customize for holidays.
A Classic Base with One Fun Addition
You’ll find exact amounts in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Marshmallows: Regular marshmallows are great here, but you can swap with mini marshmallows if that’s what you have. Make sure they’re fresh, or they won’t melt as smoothly.
Turning a Classic Batch Into Party Bars
Step One: Make the Rice Krispie Mixture
Keep the heat low: If the marshmallows get too hot, the mixture can turn thick and harder to stir. Make sure to use a heat resistant spatula so that it doesn’t melt.
Step Two: Press Into The Pan
An 8 x 8 baking pan is the perfect size for most dessert bars.
Pro Tip: If you hate fighting to keep the parchment paper out of your dessert bars, try some binding clips, they work perfectly!
These are the kind of treats you can make without overthinking, simple, dependable, and easy to share whenever you need something quick that still feels put together.
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Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- 10 ounces marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 6 cups Rice Krispies
- 1 ½ cups sprinkles
Instructions
- Butter an 8 x 8 inch pan and line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl combine the Rice Krispies and sprinkles. Set aside.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Turn the heat to low and add marshmallows stirring until completely melted. Add vanilla and salt.
- Quickly pour over the Rice Krispie mixture stirring with a spatula sprayed with cooking spray. Don’t over mix or the sprinkles will melt. Add the mixture to the prepared pan and flatten with the spatula or use the paper from the stick of butter.
- Allow to cool before cutting.
Notes
- Lining the pan with parchment paper makes them so easy to remove.
- If you’re in a hurry, you can place them in the refrigerator until they are cool enough to cut.
