Rice Krispie treats are a beloved bake sale dessert. Who doesn’t love breaking apart the ooey, gooey, buttery, crunchy marshmallow square? It’s a classic treat that’s kids of all ages love. Did you know, Rice Krispie treats were invented in 1939 by the Kellogg Company home economics department as a fundraiser. Over the years, the treats have developed beyond the original recipe. Now, you can find recipes for Halloween Rice Krispie treats, pumpkin Rice Krispie treats, peanut butter Rice Krispie treats. s’more Rice Krispie treats. The creative flavor additions can go on and on.
A popular question is if Rice Krispie treats are gluten-free. Traditional Rice Krispies are made with a malt flavoring. Malt favoring comes from barley, which is a grain, therefore making them not gluten-free. However, you can make them gluten-free by using the gluten-free Rice Krispies Kellogg’s now sells or another gluten-free rice cereal. Then, if there is a gluten intolerance in the family, no one has to miss out on these fun treats.
“These Frankenstein Rice Krispies Treats are frightfully fun and super easy to decorate for Halloween!” – Stefanie
“Sometimes I find myself reluctant to immediately embrace fall because it means admitting summer is gone, but really autumn days are so beautiful, the colours are so terrific and all the fall fashions are pretty incredible too! So, here I am embracing fall with reckless abandon and creating some pumpkin Rice Krispie treats for Peyton and her classmates to enjoy. These are a fairly simple variation of classic Rice Krispie squares and come together just about as quickly.” – Laura
“These treats are decked out in festive green, dipped in white chocolate and sprinkled with rainbow sprinkles! The kids love these because of the fun color, and parents love these because they are easy to make.” – Joanna
“In fact, these Hot Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats are the perfect combination of two classics in one tasty treat. Get your taste buds ready because they are scrumptious! And they’re just as simple to make as the classic recipe.” – Jennifer
“Now take the perfectly soft and gooey Rice Krispie treat and toss in a little funfetti cake mix and sprinkles and holy moly you’ve got an insanely good treat!” – Jodi
“These s’mores Rice Krispie treats are so gooey, chocolatey, and delicious! They’re easy and fun to make, and the perfect treat to indulge that sweet tooth!” – Stephanie
“Cookies and Cream Rice Krispie Treats are a quick delicious treat that everybody will enjoy! They are soft and gooey with yummy chunks of Oreos throughout.” – Carrie
“Rice Krispie Ice Cream Cones are easy to make & super cute too! Gooey marshmallow treats topped with melted chocolate, sprinkles & a cherry make these cute cones amazing. Bonus too- they each have a special treat inside the cone!” – Jessica
“Of course, they are not just regular old Rice Krispie bars, though I love those to pieces and could eat a whole pan without even apologizing. These have more of a caramel base made with butter and brown sugar, with a little peanut butter for good measure, and a thick layer of chocolate on top!” – Julie
“These Chocolate, Coconut Caramel Krispie Treats are inspired by Samoas – a classic favorite Girl Scout Cookie! They are salted caramel Rice Krispie Treats loaded with toasted coconut, smothered in chocolate and topped with even more coconut.” – Kristin
“Yep. Chocolate chip cookie dough Rice Krispie treats. 3 layers of awesomeness. I don’t know what came over me.” – Lolli
“Fall meets a classic dessert recipe with these gluten-free Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispies Treats. They’re easy to make and great for parties!” – Sharon
