From sweet and salty peanut butter snacks to no-bake cookie bars, these recipes with crispy rice cereal take a breakfast staple and create fun party bites and treats.
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Chocolate & Peanut Butter Crispy Bars
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I created these dairy-free chocolaty peanut bars, and my kids and their friends can’t get enough! —Dawn Pasco, Overland Park, Kansas
2/17
Oreo Rice Krispies Treats
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These Oreo Rice Krispies Treats are chewy on the inside with a crispy, crunchy cookie top. Not only are they tasty, but the crumbled cookies make for a sweet presentation. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
3/17
Rocky Road Rice Krispies Treats
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Piled high with chocolate chunks, gooey marshmallows and crushed graham crackers, this rocky road Rice Krispies Treats recipe is perfect for those with a sweet tooth. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
4/17
Salted Caramel Pretzel Rice Krispies Treats
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Craving a snack that’s both salty and sweet? These salted caramel Rice Krispies treats can’t be beat. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
5/17
Morning Buzz Rice Krispies Treats
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These caffeinated cereal bars will help you perk right up! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
6/17
Ice Cream Cone Treats
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I came up with this recipe as a way for my grandkids to enjoy Rice Krispies treats without getting sticky hands. You can also pack the cereal mixture into paper cups and insert a wooden pop stick to create pops. —Mabel Nolan, Vancouver, Washington
7/17
No-Bake Cookie Butter Blossoms
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Chewy and sweet, these easy treats mix Rice Krispies, cookie spread and chocolate kisses in an unforgettable spin on an old favorite. —Jessie Sarrazin, Livingston, Montana
8/17
Butterscotch-Rum Raisin Treats
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I love making rum raisin rice pudding around the holidays. Those flavors inspired this recipe. Crispy rice cereal adds crunch, but nuts, toasted coconut or candied pineapple could do the job, too. —Crystal Schlueter, Northglenn, Colorado
9/17
Cinnamon-Cranberry Oat Bars
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I'm a swim coach for kids, and I started making these bars for them as a snack. I wanted something that was easy to eat but would also give them energy. The kids loved them from the very first time I brought them. Now I bring them to every team event. —Sarah Riviere, Prescott, Arizona
10/17
Neapolitan Crispy Bars
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Talk about a conversation piece! These fun, yummy bars will get people talking. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
11/17
Fruity Cereal Bars
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With dried apples and cranberries, these crispy cereal bars are perfect for snacks or brown-bag lunches. —Giovanna Kranenberg, Cambridge, Minnesota
12/17
Date Nut Balls
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A friend gave me this recipe more than 30 years ago. It is my husband's favorite treat. I like these with pecans or walnuts. If you do not like nuts, omit the nuts and use 3 cups Rice Krispies. —Melinda Lord, Washington, Iowa
13/17
Cheese Crispies
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For years I’ve taken these crispy, crunchy snacks to work. They get high marks from everybody in the teachers lounge. —Eileen Ball, Cornelius, North Carolina
14/17
Christmas Crunch Candy
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Treat family and friends to a yummy brittle for the holidays. Made with cashews and Rice Krispies, it's loaded with crispy-crunchy goodness. —Amanda McLemore, Maryville, Tennessee
15/17
Curried Chicken Meatball Wraps
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My strategy to get picky kids to eat healthy: Letting everyone assemble their dinner at the table. We love these easy meatball wraps, topped with crunchy veggies and peanuts, sweet raisins, and a creamy dollop of yogurt. —Jennifer Beckman, Falls Church, Virginia
16/17
No-Bake Rice Krispies Cookies
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My mom and I used to prepare these Rice Krispie cookies for Christmas every year. Making them with just the microwave means they're super easy and fun to mix with the kids. —Savanna Chapdelaine, Orlando, Florida
17/17
No-Bake Cereal Cookie Bars
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We pull out all the goodies for these chewy bars, like raisins and coconut. For more color, sprinkle on the M&M's once the bars are in the pan. Then press them in. —Connie Craig, Lakewood, Washington
Recipes with Crispy Rice Cereal FAQ
How do I keep crispy rice treats from getting too hard?
To keep crispy rice treats from getting too hard, use a gentle hand when making and shaping the treats. If you’re melting anything sticky like brown sugar, syrup, or marshmallows, keep the heat low so the mixture doesn’t overcook or burn and become firm, like a hard candy. Press the mixture into the pan or pack into balls firmly enough that they hold together, but not roughly enough to compress that airy, crunchy texture that cereal bar recipes are known for.
What are some savory recipes with crispy rice cereal?
Crispy rice cereal can add a light, toasty crunch to more than just sweet treats, like savory homemade snack mixes tossed with roasted nuts, spices and pretzels. Rice cereal can also replace bread crumbs to hold meatballs together or as a quick coating for chicken, tofu or fish before baking or frying until crisp.
How long do rice cereal snacks stay fresh?
Rice cereal snacks typically stay fresh for three to five days when stored in an airtight food storage container at room temperature. Humidity is the main culprit for making crunchy treats soggy or sticky, so keep them in a cool, dry spot, away from stovetops or dishwashers. If stacking treats, add wax or parchment paper between layers to keep them separate.
