S'more-Inspired Rice Krispy Treats Recipe
These S'mores Inspired Rice Krispy Treats combine the classic flavors of s'mores with the nostalgic crunch of rice cereal bars. Featuring browned butter, sweetened condensed milk, marshmallows, honey graham cereal, and mini Hershey’s chocolate bars, these treats are gooey, crunchy, and chocolatey—all in one irresistible dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 cups honey graham cereal
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 20 ounces marshmallows, divided
- 20 mini Hershey’s chocolate bars
Instructions
- Brown the Butter: In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until it turns golden and emits a slightly nutty aroma, creating a rich, toasty base flavor for the treats.
- Melt Marshmallows into Butter: Add 10 ounces of the marshmallows to the browned butter, stirring continuously until the marshmallows are fully melted and smoothly blended with the butter.
- Add Sweetened Condensed Milk: Pour in the ¼ cup of sweetened condensed milk, stirring until the mixture becomes velvety smooth, adding a creamy richness to the base.
- Incorporate Honey Graham Cereal: Remove the pan from heat and fold in the 8 cups of honey graham cereal, gently stirring until every piece is thoroughly coated with the sticky marshmallow mixture.
- Mix in Remaining Marshmallows and Chocolate: Fold in 5 ounces of the remaining marshmallows and all the 20 mini Hershey’s chocolate bars (broken into pieces), ensuring gooey pockets of marshmallow and melty chocolate throughout.
- Press Mixture into Baking Dish: Butter a 9×11 inch baking dish, then evenly press the cereal mixture into it without compressing too hard to maintain a fluffy texture.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle the leftover marshmallows and chocolate pieces on top for a classic s'mores look and extra flavor.
- Chill to Set: Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until the bars are firm enough to cut and enjoy.
Notes
- For easier pressing, lightly butter your hands or spatula.
- You can substitute mini chocolate bars with chocolate chips if mini bars are unavailable.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Adding a pinch of salt to browned butter enhances its flavor.
- Do not over-press the mixture to keep treats light and fluffy.
