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Craving a quick and easy treat? This single serving Rice Krispie Treat recipe is just what you need. With only 3 ingredients and a microwave, you can have a delicious, gooey snack in just 10 minutes. Perfect for those times when you want something sweet without making a whole batch.
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Why You’ll Love This Rice Krispies Treat Recipe
- Quick and Easy: Ready in just 10 minutes with minimal effort.
- Minimal Ingredients: Only three ingredients required—no need for a long shopping list.
- Perfect Portion: Satisfy your sweet tooth without leftovers.
- Microwave Friendly: No stove needed, just pop it in the microwave.
- Customizable: Easy to add your favorite mix-ins or toppings for a personalized treat.
What Are Rice Krispie Treats?
Rice Krispie Treats are a classic American dessert made with creamy marshmallows and crispy rice cereal. They’re simple, satisfying, and easy to customize. A single serving Rice Krispie Treat is great because it’s perfectly portioned for one, making it quick and easy to satisfy a craving without leftovers.
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Ingredients
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- Butter: This recipe calls for 1/2 tablespoon of salted butter. If you only have unsalted butter, add a pinch of salt during the melting process. Avoid using margarine for optimal taste.
- Marshmallows: You’ll need either 1 cup of miniature marshmallows or 8 large ones. If you have leftovers, treat yourself to a luscious Mini S’mores Dip or a bowl of Ambrosia.
- Crispy Rice Cereal: Use 1 cup of Kellogg’s Rice Krispies or any crispy rice cereal of your choice to achieve that classic crunch.
Recipe Variations
Customize your single serving Rice Krispie Treat with these fun ideas:
- Chocolate Chips: Mix in mini chocolate chips for a chocolatey twist.
- Dried Fruit: Add dried cranberries or raisins for a chewy addition.
- Nuts: Incorporate chopped nuts for a crunchy variation.
- Flavored Cereal: Use a flavored crispy rice cereal for a different taste.
- Coconut: Mix in shredded coconut for a tropical flair.
- Candies: Top with M&Ms or other small candies for a fun, colorful treat.
How To Make A Rice Krispie Treat
- Melting Marshmallows and Butter: In a microwave, heat the marshmallows and butter together for 30 seconds. This softens them for easy mixing.
- Mixing with Cereal: Once melted, stir in the rice cereal until it’s fully coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- Setting in Dish: Transfer this mixture into a buttered baking dish, spreading it evenly.
For an extra zesty flavor, try spreading a layer of lemon curd on top – it’s a deliciously tangy addition!
Expert Tips
- Remove Marshmallows Quickly: As soon as the marshmallows are melted, take them out of the microwave. Overcooking can make them hard and thick, affecting the treat’s texture.
- Stir Gently: When mixing the cereal with the marshmallows, stir gently to avoid breaking the crispy rice cereal, which can change the treat’s texture.
- Press Lightly: Press the mixture into your pan softly. You want a gooey, light treat, not one that’s too firm and compact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely, flavored marshmallows add a fun twist.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Yes, just double the ingredients and use a larger dish.
Ways To Use Leftover Ingredients
If you have any ingredients leftover from this recipe, check out our Leftover Ingredients Recipe Finder or you might like to consider using them in any of these single serving and small batch recipes:
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Rice Krispie Treat For One
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ tablespoon salted butter
- 1 cup miniature marshmallows or 8 large marshmallows
- 1 cup crispy rice cereal
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
- Remove Marshmallows Quickly: As soon as the marshmallows are melted, take them out of the microwave. Overcooking can make them hard and thick, affecting the treat’s texture.
- Stir Gently: When mixing the cereal with the marshmallows, stir gently to avoid breaking the crispy rice cereal, which can change the treat’s texture.
- Press Lightly: Press the mixture into your pan softly. You want a gooey, light treat, not one that’s too firm and compact.
Nutrition
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.
This is just the most perfect little treat and it literally takes just a few minutes to make!
I made this recipe but added 1/8 t. Vanilla extract to the melted marshmallows. I also used a lightly greased 2 x3 inch Ziploc container to make the treat a bit thicker.
Thanks so much for this and all your recipes Joanie, my 6 and 8 yr old boys love making one for each of them and they get to be decorate them with any kind of sprinkle they want. We usually split each into two servings, so dessert two nights in a row, yay! Love these!
I’m absolutely thrilled to hear that your boys are having a blast making their own Rice Krispie Treats! The idea to decorate them with their choice of sprinkles is just genius. It’s like a mini art project with a delicious outcome. Splitting each treat into two servings for dessert two nights in a row is a smart move! More to enjoy and it makes the fun last longer.
Just made this tonight with unsalted butter. I really appreciate the nutrition facts as I recently had to go on a renal diet and it has helped me find some fun things to cook and still eat appropriately. Especially since I rarely enjoy leftovers. Thanks Joanie. ❤
Simple, easy and super satisfying! I had the three simple ingredients on hand and am grinning from ear to ear with happiness over the satisfying taste and crunch! Boy have I missed Rice Krispie treats! I’ll be making again!
I’m so happy you enjoyed the rice krispies treats!
This was great and simple too. My 7 year old grandson was over and was able to make this. (Yes, I oversaw his efforts.) I buy those variety packs of cereal and we used one of those bags. (32 grams/1.12 ounces) It was a scant cup but worked fine. We used Cocoa Puffs. Next we’ll try Golden Grahams and throw in some mini-chips.
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.
kinda blah with the missing vanilla! otherwise, this is a great recipe!
Nice simple recipe for one or two ….
Thank you, Christina.
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 😊
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.
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.
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.