Recipe: Grilled Rice Krispies Treats

Meghan Splawn
Meghan Splawn
Meghan was the Food Editor for Kitchn's Skills content. She's a master of everyday baking, family cooking, and harnessing good light. Meghan approaches food with an eye towards budgeting — both time and money — and having fun. Meghan has a baking and pastry degree, and spent the…read more
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updated May 28, 2019
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Grilled Rice Krispies treats are gooey, caramelized, and the most magical thing you can make while the grill is still hot.

Serves12

Prep2 hours

Cook20 minutes

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An empty pantry is the mother of invention, right? On a warm evening a few summers ago I promised my daughter s’mores, forgetting that I had used the marshmallows the day before for making Rice Krispies treats for a family picnic. I had the grill primed for roasting those marshmallows and panicked when I opened the pantry to find no ‘mallows in sight.

In a moment of pure desperation I threw a few of the leftover Rice Krispies treats on the hot grill and then topped the slightly charred squares with shaved chocolate. The results were nothing short of magical. The Rice Krispies treats charred slightly on the outside, making them crispier and chewier, while the interior became soft and gooey. Honestly, they didn’t even need the chocolate.

This moment of panic has since become my most beloved backyard barbecue treat and something I look forward to making again each summer.

The S’mores Alternative Your Summer Needs

A Grilled Rice Krispies treat is a quintessential easy summer dessert. Make your own treats or use store-bought. Keep in mind that older Rice Krispies treats grill better — so make these in advance to make it easy.

A few tips for getting great grill marks on your treats: Get the grill very hot and then turn off the heat. Start with too-hot a grill and the treats will fall apart. Make it easy and use a thin spatula for turning.

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Serve the treats warm with a sprinkling of shaved chocolate for the perfect after-dinner grilled treat.

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Grilled Rice Krispies Treats

Grilled Rice Krispies treats are gooey, caramelized, and the most magical thing you can make while the grill is still hot.

Prep time 2 hours

Cook time 20 minutes

Serves 12

Nutritional Info

Ingredients

  • Cooking spray

  • 6 tablespoons

    unsalted butter

  • 10 ounces

    mini marshmallows

  • 1/4 teaspoon

    salt

  • 6 cups

    puffed rice cereal, such as Rice Krispies

  • Vegetable oil

Instructions

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  1. Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.

  2. Melt the butter in a large pot or saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the marshmallows and salt and stir until melted. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the rice cereal until completely coated. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press into an even layer. Set aside to cool for at least 2 hours. Cut into 12 (about 2x4-inch) rectangles.

  3. Heat an outdoor grill to high heat and makes sure the grates are clean and debris-free. Coat the grates with oil and then turn the grill off completely. Place the treats directly on the hot grill grates and press gently. Grill, flipping the treats with a fish or thin metal spatula halfway through, until golden-brown and grill marks appear, about 1 minute per side. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

Make ahead: The treats can be made and stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days before grilling.

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Gluten-Free