Homemade Rice Krispie Treats

Homemade Rice Krispie Treats

Homemade Rice Krispie Treats (No Store-Bought Marshmallows!)

If you love classic Rice Krispie Treats but want a version made completely from scratch — without packaged marshmallows or additives — this is the recipe for you!

These homemade Rice Krispie Treats are made with a quick DIY marshmallow base using unflavored gelatin, sugar, and corn syrup. They’re soft, chewy, and full of natural vanilla flavor — no chemicals, no mystery ingredients.

Plus, scroll down to see how to turn these into adorable watermelon slices — perfect for summer parties, cookouts, or birthday celebrations!

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Made completely from scratch — no pre-made marshmallows

• No preservatives, dyes, or chemicals

• Super soft & fluffy texture

• Customizable for fun shapes & colors

• Kid-friendly and perfect for parties!

Ingredients:

1/3 cup cold water

1 (1/4 ounce) package unflavored gelatin

2/3 cup sugar

1/3 cup white corn syrup (or golden)

1 pinch salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

8 cups Rice Krispies

Directions:

1.  Place the water in a small pot, sprinkle in the gelatin and let soak for 5 minutes.

2.  Grease a 9 x 9" pan.

3.  Combine the sugar into the gelatin and heat over medium low until the gelatin and sugar are completely dissolved into the water.

4.  Place the gelatin mixture in a large bowl; add the corn syrup, salt and vanilla.

5.  Whip the mixture until white and marshmallow like and very stiff peaks form, about 5 - 6 minutes.

6.  Fold the Rice Krispies into the marshmallow mixture. Spread into prepared pan.

7.  Cover and chill until set. Cut into 9 squares.

This recipe is adapted from food.com.

How to Make Watermelon Slice Rice Krispie Treats 

Want to make this recipe extra fun and festive? Here’s how to turn your treats into watermelon slices:

You’ll need:

• Red and green food coloring

• Mini chocolate chips (for "seeds")

• Round cake pan or pie dish

Steps:

1. Divide the finished marshmallow mixture in two portions: about 2/3 for red, 1/3 for green.

2. Add red food coloring to the larger portion and green to the smaller one.

3. Press the red mixture into the center of a greased round cake pan.

4. Press the green mixture around the edges like a rind.

5. Sprinkle mini chocolate chips onto the red center to mimic watermelon seeds.

6. Chill, then slice into wedges — just like a watermelon!

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Storage Tips

• Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

• Freezer: Not recommended, as the texture may change when thawed.

• For softest texture, let come to room temperature before serving.

These homemade Rice Krispie Treats are a fresh twist on the classic — no store-bought marshmallows, no processed ingredients, and full of flavor and fun! Whether you enjoy them as simple squares or festive watermelon slices, they’re guaranteed to be a hit.