I am a champion snacker with a candy tooth, and there is nothing I really like greater than a transportable deal with that takes lower than 20 minutes to prep. For that cause, do-it-yourself Rice Krispies Treats are a staple in my house. The minimal effort dessert requires little greater than tossing the components right into a pot, scraping the combination right into a baking pan, and letting it cool earlier than portioning. (It is also gluten-free, nut-free, and might be simply made dairy-free by swapping in melted non-dairy butter, making it an ideal contribution for college bake gross sales and neighborhood occasions.)

One other perk? Rice Krispies Treats are splendidly versatile. The impartial taste of the cereal and marshmallows makes the bars simply adaptable to a wide range of flavors or additions. S’mores, schmaltz, and chocolate are only a few of the opposite taste variations out there on our website. Lately, I gave my go-to recipe a twist by including chocolate—by way of Cocoa Krispies and darkish chocolate chunks—and malted milk powder.

Made out of a mix of wheat flour and malted barley extracts, malted milk powder is deeply savory, with what former Severe Eats editor Stella Parks describes as a “roasted, toasted, earthy taste.” The dry milk powder additionally provides wealthy creaminess, which boosts the flavors of the brown butter, marshmallows, and chocolate. (Sadly, these treats are not gluten-free as a result of malted milk powder does comprise wheat.)

So simple as Rice Krispies Treats are, there are just a few methods to make them even higher. As in my primary recipe for Rice Krispies Treats, I toast the cereal and brown the butter to provide the bars a wealthy nuttiness and deeper taste. I additionally season the bars generously, making a salty-sweet dynamic that retains you coming again for extra. Full of crunchy cereal, chocolate chunks, and loads of brown butter and gooey marshmallows, these malted Cocoa Krispies Treats are simple, scrumptious, and excellent for feeding a crowd.

July 2025