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By Joanie Zisk Published: Mar 2, 2018 · Updated: Jun 17, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links · Please read my disclosure

Perfect Rice Krispie Treats For One

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a large rice krispie treat in a square dish topped with pastel colored M & M's.

See how easy it is to make perfect Rice Krispie Treats in the microwave! This wonderful crispy rice and marshmallow recipe is a single serving version of a classic dessert. Only three ingredients needed and takes just minutes to make!

A giant rice krispies treat topped with pastel colored chocolate candies in a small baking dish next to a fork

Rice Krispie Treats were a favorite dessert of mine growing up. In fact, it was probably one of the first recipes my mother let me cook by myself. What could go wrong? Marshmallows, a little butter, Rice Krispies cereal - so easy to throw together.

What Are Rice Krispie Treats?

Rice Krispie treats are a dessert commonly made by binding Kellogg's Rice Krispies or another crisp rice cereal together with butter and marshmallows. They were first made in 1939 at the Kellogg company as a fundraiser.

I first posted this "Rice Krispies Treats Recipe For One" a few years ago when my kids were in college. I wanted to give them an easy recipe they could make in their dorm rooms.

The photos I took for that old post made me cringe; poor lighting, out of focus, and just plain old boring. Since this recipe for rice crispy treats is a total classic, I thought it was high time to update the photos and have a little fun with creating this single serving favorite again.

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Why This Recipe Works

  • It's a classic! I've been making rice krispies treats for years with this recipe and it works.
  • You only need 3 ingredients!
  • There is the perfect ratio of marshmallows to cereal making these treats absolutely delicious.
  • These treats take minutes to make and are a great way to satisfy the desire for a little something sweet.
Pulling off a piece of a rice krispie treat with fingers from a small baking dish

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Ingredient Notes

See recipe box below for ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions.

  • Butter: I use ½ tablespoon of salted butter in this single serving rice krispie treats recipe. If you don't have salted butter, use unsalted butter and add a pinch of salt while melting. Do not use margarine.
  • Marshmallows: Use either 1 cup of miniature marshmallows or 8 large marshmallows. You might like to consider using any extra marshmallows you have to make a decadent Mini S'mores Dip!
  • Crispy rice cereal: Use 1 cup of the traditional Kellogg's Rice Krispies cereal or any brand of crispy rice cereal.
A giant rice krispies treat topped with pastel colored chocolate candies in a small baking dish next to a fork

How To Make This Recipe

  1. Melt the marshmallows and butter in a microwave for 30 seconds.
  2. Stir in the rice cereal and pour into your buttered baking dish.

So simple!

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A rice krispies treat topped with pastel m&m's in a small baking dish placed on a wooden trivet surrounded by mini marshmallows

With the holidays right around the corner, you might want to consider adding colorful, festive candies as a topping to your rice crispy treats.

You can even spread a layer of lemon curd on top - talk about good!!!

Rice Krispie Treat topped with lemon curd on a small plate with a jar of lemon curd in the background

In minutes, you can enjoy this easy to make treat.

Expert Tips

  • Once the marshmallows have melted, remove them from the microwave immediately. If they cook longer, the marshmallows will harden and thicken.
  • Don't overstir the cereal once it's added to the marshmallows. The crispy rice cereal is delicate and over-stirring can break the cereal pieces.
  • Press the mixture into the pan gently. You don't want a firm and compact rice krispie treat - instead, you want a gooey and light cereal treat.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I store rice krispies treats?

Store up to 3 days at room temperature in an airtight container.

Can rice krispies treats be frozen?

Yes! Place the treat in an airtight container and freeze for up to 6 weeks. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before eating.

What size dish is used in the photos?

For this rice krispie treats recipe, I use a 5-inch baking dish, for best results use a dish of similar size.
For more information on the cooking and baking dishes I use in our “recipes for one”, please visit our FAQ page.
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Variations

Feel free to get creative with these rice krispie treats variations:

  • Cocoa Krispies
  • Cinnamon Toast Crunch
  • Cheerios
  • Lucky Charms
  • Chex
  • Reese's Puffs

Other No Bake Dessert Recipes

If you like this easy to make rice crispy treats recipe, you might also like these single serving no bake dessert recipes:

  • Icebox Cake
  • Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
  • Microwave Fudge

If you’ve tried this rice krispies treat for one or any recipe on One Dish Kitchen please let me know how you liked it by rating the recipe and telling me about it in the comment section below.

Also, if you take a picture please tag us on Instagram (@onedishkitchen) we’d love to see!

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Rice Krispie Treats For One

Rice Krispie Treats For One, a single serving version of a classic dessert made in the microwave. Only three ingredients needed and so easy to make.
4.8 from 5 votes
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See the post above for expert tips,
FAQs and ways to use leftover ingredients.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Dessert
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 315kcal
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

  • 5-inch baking dish

Ingredients

  • ½ tablespoon salted butter
  • 1 cup miniature marshmallows or 8 large marshmallows
  • 1 cup crispy rice cereal
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Place the butter and the marshmallows in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds. Remove bowl from microwave.
  • Stir in the crispy rice cereal.
  • Transfer to small lightly buttered dish. Gently press down with the back of a spoon. Cool before eating.

Notes

Expert Tips
  • Once the marshmallows have melted, remove them from the heat immediately. If they cook longer, they will harden and thicken.
  • Don't overstir the cereal once it's added to the marshmallows. The crispy rice cereal is delicate and over-stirring can break the cereal pieces.
  • Press the mixture into the pan gently. You don't want a firm and compact rice krispie treat - instead, you want a gooey and light treat.
Nutrition Facts
Rice Krispie Treats For One
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 315 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 15mg5%
Sodium 237mg10%
Carbohydrates 60g20%
Sugar 31g34%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 2040IU41%
Vitamin C 17.7mg21%
Iron 8.5mg47%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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About Joanie Zisk

Joanie Zisk is the creator of OneDishKitchen.com, the number one go-to site for single serving recipes. The aim of One Dish Kitchen is to inspire individuals with access to single serving recipes that will enable them to enjoy the preparation of a meal that will nourish both body and soul. Her website is filled with hundreds of easy, flavorful recipes that are tailored for those cooking for one. Joanie is the author of "The Ultimate Cooking For One Cookbook" and her recipes and food photography have been featured in various publications including, TODAY.com, Huffington Post, Real Simple, Self.com,Women’s Day, Buzzfeed, and others. Come say hello and follow Joanie on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and LinkedIn.

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Comments

  1. Jwells says

    May 11, 2021 at 6:55 am

    Add a tsp of peanut butter to the marshmallow mix while melting then add rice cereal-gives it some flavor. To get really crazy throw in a tblsp of mini chocolate chips after it’s all mixed but not too hot. Press into dish as usual.

    Reply
  2. Elizabeth Barnett says

    September 19, 2020 at 5:37 pm

    kinda blah with the missing vanilla! otherwise, this is a great recipe!

    Reply
  3. Christina M Vincent says

    February 12, 2019 at 7:48 pm

    Nice simple recipe for one or two ....

    Reply
    • Joanie Zisk says

      February 16, 2019 at 5:54 pm

      Thank you, Christina.

      Reply
  4. Laura Potts says

    April 30, 2018 at 2:07 am

    I am so happy I found this recipe! I love Rice Krispie treats, but since I live alone, I never make them because I don't want to eat the whole pan myself. Now that won't be a problem. The only possible problem I can see is I might make this recipe to often 😊

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    • Joanie Zisk says

      April 30, 2018 at 11:45 am

      Hi Laura, I love this recipe so much and for the exact same reasons you do. It's great for portion control and with Rice Krispies treats, I have absolutely no will power. This mini size is perfect for me 🙂 Thank you so much for letting me know like the recipe.

      Reply
  5. Howard says

    November 24, 2017 at 12:14 pm

    Love the concept of cooking for one. Kids grown and out of house. Ex-wife moved on. Not found of fancy foods or left overs. Have freezed extra food but except for soups things get thrown out(my dogs love leftovers.). Thanks again.

    Reply
    • Mimi says

      April 03, 2020 at 4:35 pm

      Thank you so much! I always had to make a big batch, for the “grandkids”. But Mimi always ended up eating most of them! This is sooooo perfect. I added a little bit of vanilla after I mixed it all up.

      Reply

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