I love summer, but being pregnant during the summer is not my favorite. It is extra hot these days. Every day I am torn—do I turn on the oven to bake or keep the house cool? My love for baking and sweets usually wins, but then I have to suffer through the heat. I was browsing Tasty Kitchen the other day and came across this City Baked’s recipe for S’more Rice Krispie Squares. They looked divine and the best part? No oven is necessary! The squares are made in the microwave. I was jumping for joy—an easy, delicious treat that wouldn’t heat up the house. I wasn’t wasting any time. I got right down to business.
To make the S’mores Rice Krispie Squares you will need: marshmallows, butter, vanilla extract, Rice Krispie cereal, graham crackers, and chocolate chips.
Grease an 8 by 8 baking pan and set aside.
In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the marshmallows, butter, and vanilla extract.
Heat for about one minute, or until marshmallows begin to soften. Remove from the microwave and stir with a spatula.
Place the bowl back in the microwave and heat for about one more minute, or until the marshmallows are completely melted and fluffy. Stir again.
Add the Rice Krispies and stir until just combined.
Stir in the graham cracker pieces and chocolate chips.
Press the mixture into the prepared pan and let cool.
Cut into squares and serve.
If you love S’mores, like I do, then you will really love these S’more Rice Krispie Squares. The chunks of graham crackers and chocolate chips really jazz up these Rice Krispie treats. You get all of the S’more goodness in one simple treat. Plus, this is the perfect no-bake treat for summer. If the kids are still home from school, have them help. This recipe is easy and fun to make. These S’more Rice Krispie Squares are perfect to take camping, to bbqs, on road trips, or picnics. I know I will be making them again.
Thanks Hannah for a wonderful recipe! I am so glad I found a simple, no-bake treat to fulfill my sweet cravings. This recipe is perfect for summertime! Make sure you check out City Baked’s blog for other mouthwatering recipes.
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Description
A delicious switch up for the classic s’more.
Ingredients
- 3 cups Marshmallows
- 1 Tablespoon (heaping) Butter
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 3 cups Rice Krispies
- 1 cup Graham Crackers, Broken Into Coarse Pieces
- 1 cup Milk Chocolate Chips
Preparation Instructions
Butter an 8 x 8 inch square pan.
In a large, microwave-safe bowl, place the marshmallows, butter and vanilla in the microwave until the marshmallows begin to soften, about a minute. Mix with a spatula and microwave for another minute until the marshmallows are fully melted. Add the rice krispies until just mixed together. Add the graham cracker chunks and chocolate chips to combine.
Press the mixture into the prepared pan. Allow to cool and devour.
Just a warning: these 16 squares are on the smaller side—so you can eat more.
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Mary on 8.14.2011
Wow! Looks wonderful! I will have to make these soon!!!
Thanks, “two peas and their pod”, for posting this!
BoyOBoy on 8.8.2011
I’ve never added the vanilla, but that’s what they’ve been missing! Thank you!
Amy on 8.8.2011
Its amazing . how could you think like that. i ever tried out this kind of.. such a great rice Krispie Squares.. thanks for sharing…
Rie on 8.8.2011
I never liked S’mores that much until this summer when I accidently bought the
cinnamon grahams. Yippeee. Now they’re my favorite.
I can tell, that these rice crispy treats are gonna be next in line.
thanks
Katie Schultz on 8.7.2011
You could also just use Golden Graham cereal instead of rice crispies, and skip the graham crackers. You get more graham that way.
Pam on 8.7.2011
These look perfectly scrumptious. What a great upgrade on a “normal” krispie.
Tisha on 8.7.2011
These look so yummy! I love Rice Krispie treats. I haven’t had S’mores in a long time. I’m looking forward to making these. Have a great week!
Lisa Twelftree on 8.7.2011
Hi Ree, I’m from Adelaide, Australia and just wondering what are graham crackers and what do they taste like so I can buy the equivalent here? Thanks, and love your blog by the way. Also wondering where I can get your cook book here down under. Thanks!
Meagan on 8.6.2011
For some reason marshmallows in all forms sound good to me, it’s so odd, and these look delicious!
Heather on 8.6.2011
You are my new best friend. I swoon over anything smores!
Niteowl Nancy on 8.6.2011
I can whip out a batch of Rice Krispie treats in under 10 minutes (including clean up!) since I discovered the microwave method years ago. I melt the butter first, though, then coat the marshmallows with the melted butter, microwave for 45 seconds, stir, microwave another 45 seconds, then stir in the Rice Krispies. I don’t fully melt the marshmallows so that I get a nice gooey blob every so often. Yum! Also, this method keeps my Rice Krispie treats soft and pliable for a long time, if covered. Mini M&Ms are my favorite thing to add to Rice Krispie treats, but I am definitely going to try this S’mores version! Thanks for posting this!
Mel on 8.5.2011
You can make these vegetarian by using Sweet and Sara (http://sweetandsara.com/) marshmallows. I use them to make crispy rice treats.
Emily on 8.5.2011
I’ve had treats like this made with Cinnamon Toast Crunch too- so tasty!
Jan on 8.5.2011
I needed a quick ‘cheer-up’ kinda thing for my 8 year old grandson this morning and thought this would do the trick. I wasn’t wrong! Next time however, I will cut the chocolate by half as I thought there was way too much. My grandma totally disagreed. “Grandma, you can NEVER have too much chocolate!”
to each his own!!
Katrina on 8.5.2011
These rock my world!
ac007 on 8.5.2011
Yum! S’mores + rice krispies treats = heaven. I definitely want to try this recipe soon!
jane on 8.5.2011
YUM!! Definately worth trying. But, more important, Ree, are you really pregnant?
Paula P. on 8.5.2011
I never thought to add graham cracker crumbs either but these sound fantastic! We have Friday Night Movies at our home so I’m going to make a couple of batches of these. Thanks for the recipe!
Jamie (@ One Piece of Cake at a Time) on 8.5.2011
Can’t wait to try these! Thanks for sharing.
The Cilantropist on 8.5.2011
I love making rice krispie treats but I never thought of melting the ingredients together in the microwave, I always do it on the stove! So smart and so delicious!
Mrs C on 8.5.2011
I was JUST talking about making some rice krispy treats last night!!! I’ver never added chocolate and marshmallows but I am for sure going to!! Yummy recipe!! Happy weekend!
Kristin on 8.5.2011
Oh yum. I never thought of adding graham crumbs. Such a perfect idea!
Angela Francisca on 8.5.2011
I am 7 1/2 months pregnant with my third and I am sooooo happy you posted this! I have been eating graham crackers for two days!! I love smores and I am making these today!!!
TiffH on 8.5.2011
Mmmm… I love rice krispie treats and who doesn’t like a good s’more, if only I had some rice krispie, guess I’ll add it to the grocery list, cuz these have to be made soon.
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel on 8.5.2011
I need these in my belly asap … just need min marshmallows and rice krispies!
Shugary Sweets on 8.5.2011
Thanks for highlighting this recipe. Sounds awesome. I am a huge fan of Rice Krispie Treats!!
Heather (Heather's Dish) on 8.5.2011
for whatever reason i never used to LOVE s’mores and this summer i’m obsessed with them! this is such a fun twist maria
Julia M. on 8.5.2011
I made these a few days ago…super good and easy!! My son likes them better than regular rice krispie squares.