Sweet and Salty Rice Krispie Treats
Recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod
Sweet and Salty Rice Krispie Treats are a fun, no-bake dessert made with marshmallows, crispy rice cereal, pretzels, potato chips, toffee bits, and chocolate chips. Gooey, crunchy, and perfectly balanced, they’re ideal for game day, parties, or an easy treat anytime.
Servings: 16
Calories: 266kcal
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into tablespoon pieces
- 6 cups crispy rice cereal
- 8 cups mini marshmallows, divided
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
- 1 cup chopped pretzels
- 1 cup chopped plain potato chips
- 1/2 cup toffee bits
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- For topping: Extra chopped pretzels, potato chips, chocolate chips and flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease. Set aside. I like to use a 9x9-inch pan for super thick rice krispie treats. Note, the pan will be full! You can use a 9x13-inch pan for thinner treats.
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the marshmallows and cook, stirring constantly, until completely melted and smooth. Remove from heat.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and flaky sea salt.
- Add the crispy rice cereal, pretzels, potato chips, and toffee bits. Gently fold until evenly coated. Stir in the remaining 2 cups mini marshmallows. Let the mixture cool for 1 minute, then fold in the chocolate chips so they soften without fully melting.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and gently press into an even layer. Do not press too firmly, especially if using a 9×9 pan, to keep the treats soft and chewy. Sprinkle the top with additional pretzels, potato chips, chocolate chips, and a light pinch of flaky sea salt.
- Let the treats set at room temperature for 20 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
- Pan size: A 9×9 pan yields thicker, bakery-style treats; a 9×13 gives thinner, classic squares.
- Clean slices: Lightly grease your knife before cutting.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 194mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 219IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg