Brownie Batter Krispie Treats with Rice Cereal
No-bake rice cereal bars infused with brownie mix and studded with brownie chunks. Marshmallows bind crispy rice cereal with dry brownie flavoring for a fudgy, crispy-chewy texture. Quick assembly and minimal equipment make this an easy dessert.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter
- 10 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup dry brownie mix
- 6 cup crispy rice cerealother puffed cereal1:1tags vary
texture similar
- 2 cup brownie pieces, cubedchocolate chunks1:1tags vary
flavor slightly less brownie-forward
Instructions
- 1
Line a 9x9 pan with aluminum foil and coat lightly with nonstick spray.
- 2
Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat.
- 3
Add 8 cups mini marshmallows and stir until melted.
- 4
Remove from heat and stir in dry brownie mix until evenly combined.
- 5
Add cereal and brownie pieces and stir to combine.
- 6
Fold in remaining 2 cups marshmallows.
- 7
Press mixture into prepared pan evenly.
- 8
Cool before cutting into bars.
Tips
Press mixture firmly while still warm for cohesive bars.
Let cool completely for clean cuts; refrigerating accelerates cooling.
Good to Know
Airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days.
Prepare through step 6 and refrigerate unbaked mixture up to 2 hours; press into pan and cool before serving.
Cut into squares and serve at room temperature.
Common Mistakes
Do not overstir marshmallow mixture to avoid incorporating excess air and creating an airy, fragile texture.
Do not press mixture into pan while piping hot to avoid burning hands; let cool 2-3 minutes first.
Do not skip the cooling step to avoid bars falling apart when cut.
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
texture similar
flavor slightly less brownie-forward