Gluten-Free Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

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Enjoy the amazing taste of gluten-free rice krispie treats, made with caramelized brown butter and loaded with gooey marshmallows.

Gluten-Free Rice Krispie Treats spread out on a marble slab.

Why You Will Love This Gluten-Free Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

These gluten-free rice krispie treats are not your average rice krispie treats. They are incredibly crisp, chewy, and flavorful, with caramel-like notes from the brown butter and loads of gooey marshmallows throughout. Here are some more reasons why you will love these crispy treats:

A classic recipe with only five simple ingredients.
An easy no-bake dessert you can make any time of the year.
The brown butter gives these homemade rice krispie treats a rich caramel-like flavor that makes them unique and decadent.

Gluten-Free Rice Krispie Treat Ingredients

Rice krispies cereal in a glass bowl, marshmallows in a glass bowl, a bottle of vanilla extract, a bottle of salt, and a stick of butter.

Ingredient Notes

Gluten-Free Crispy Rice Cereal: There are many brands of gluten-free crisp rice cereal. Remember to always check the ingredient list first for any gluten-containing grain such as barley malt or malt syrup.
Butter: Browning the butter creates caramelized flecks for a rich decadent caramel flavor.
Marshmallows: Mini marshmallows give this recipe its gooey texture. Make sure your bag of marshmallows is fresh for best results.
Vanilla Extract: Use a high-quality vanilla extract for the best flavor.
Salt: Brings depth and enhances the flavor of the brown butter.

Find the printable recipe card with full instructions and measurements below.

What Rice Cereal Brands Are Gluten-Free?

Here are some of the brands that make certified gluten-free rice cereal, which are safe for those with celiac disease:

One Degree Organic Foods (this is a brand we have used with good results).
Wegmans
Arrowhead Mills
Erewhon
Aldi
Nature’s Path
Tesco ( International )

How To Make Gluten-Free Rice Krispie Treats

Steps showing how to make rice krispie treats. Brow the butter, melt the marshmallows, add the rice cereal, pour into a pan.

Prepare your pan, cereal, and marshmallows. Grease and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper and set it aside. Add the gluten-free crisp rice cereal to a large bowl. In a separate bowl, measure out the mini marshmallows and set aside 2 cups for later in the recipe.

Brown the butter. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Within 2-3 minutes the butter will start to foam. Whisk constantly until the butter begins to turn a golden brown color and omit a nutty aroma. Then turn the heat down to low.
Melt the marshmallows. Add all but the reserved 2 cups of marshmallows to the pot. Stir until the marshmallows are melted, it's ok if there are a few clumps. Stir in the vanilla and salt and remove the pot from the heat.
Add the cereal and extra marshmallows. Add the cereal, give the pot a quick stir, and then fold in the remaining 2 cups of mini marshmallows, you'll want to work quickly.
Transfer to pan. Once combined, carefully transfer the marshmallow mixture into the prepared pan. The marshmallows will be very sticky, but an easy way to spread out the mixture is by using a rubber spatula. Press the mixture down into the pan with the spatula but avoid packing. Let cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Storage

Storage: Rice krispie treats will stay soft and delicious for 2-3 days. You can wrap each square individually in plastic wrap and store them in an airtight container. A trick to soften them quickly is to microwave 1 treat for 5-8 seconds.
Freezing: Wrap individual treats in plastic wrap then place them in a ziplock freezer-safe bag. You can freeze them for up to 6 weeks. Thaw on the counter before eating.

Rice Krispie Variations

Holiday Themed- Try these Halloween mummy rice krispie treats.
Chocolate Dipped - Dip the rice krispie squares in melted dark chocolate, milk chocolate, or white chocolate.
Add Dried Fruit - In a blender or food processor, blend freeze-dried strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries to form a powder. Add the powder to the melted marshmallows for fruit-flavored rice krispie treats.
Add Nut Butter - Stir half a cup of peanut butter or almond butter into the melted marshmallows before adding the cereal.
Vegan Rice Krispies Treats - Use dairy-free butter and your favorite brand of vegan marshmallows. Just note that dairy-free butter does not "brown." Instead, just melt the butter.

Gluten-Free Rice Krispie Treats stacked on top of eachother.

FAQ

Is Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats cereal gluten-free?

Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Cereal is made with malt flavor, which comes from barley and may contain gluten. For those with food allergies, make sure to look for gluten-containing ingredients on the back of the ingredient label when purchasing your rice cereal. Gluten-free products are often certified and labeled on the box but always double-check.

How to avoid hard rice krispie treats?

Packing the marshmallow cereal mixture creates hard, dense treats. Use a rubber spatula to gently push down the treats, forming them into the pan, but do not compact them.

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