40 Easy Rice Krispies Treats Variations

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Who doesn't love a gooey, crunchy, and sweet rice krispies treat? Today we're diving into over 40 different variations based on your favorite childhood dessert. From chocolate rice krispies to heart-shaped red velvet treats!

A collage of different flavors of rice krispies treats.

Rice krispies treats are a nostalgic no-bake dessert. Made with marshmallows, butter, and Rice Krispies cereal, everyone knows and loves this classic treat!

The best part? Rice krispies treats are easy to make for even the novice baker. In fact, there's no baking involved!

They are so easy, they come together with just a few minutes of melting on the stove top. They're the perfect last-minute treat for your next picnic, party, or birthday.

Today I'm sharing with you a few of my favorite ways to spice up this classic recipe. I'm talking snickers, chocolate, caramel, lemon - the variations are endless!

Classic rice krispies treats

Want to check out the classic recipe? Kellogg's: The Original Rice Krispies Treats Recipe

Made with Rice Krispies cereal, melted butter, and marshmallows - you really can't go wrong here. I suggest adding a teaspoon of vanilla for an extra boost of flavor!

Rice krispies treats recipes

Strawberry Rice Krispies Treats

Strawberry rice krispies treats are a fun and fruity twist on the classic recipe you've known since childhood. The addition of strawberries is the only extra ingredient you'll need to make these gooey marshmallow-filled treats.

A stack of rice krispies treats on a white plate.

No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

by Savvy Saving Couple These no-bake bars are made with Reese's minis, Rice Krispies cereal, and peanut butter. Made in just 15 minutes, they're perfect for the peanut butter lover in your life!

Rice krispies treats topped with reese's minis, chocolate, and peanut butter.

Unicorn Sundaes in Rice Cereal Bowls

by Sizzling Eats Unicorn ice cream is nestled into these adorable rice krispies treats bowls. Perfect for birthday parties or cooling down during the hot summer months!

Rice krispies treat bowl filled with ice cream.

Brown Butter Rice Krispies Treats

Brown butter rice krispies treats are an easy no-bake recipe for fall. It's your favorite childhood treat with the addition of brown butter and warm fall spices.

A stack of rice krispies treats with marshmallows and cinnamon sticks.

Vegan Peppermint Rice Crispy Treats

by Thyme and Love These festive holiday treats are filled with peppermint flavor! Great for your next holiday party.

Peppermint rice krispies treats on a red striped plate.

Spider Web Rice Krispies Treats

Spider web rice krispies treats are an easy no-bake treat to make for Halloween. Chewy chocolate rice krispies treats are topped with a fun white chocolate spider web.

Chocolate rice krispies treats decorated with chocolate spider webs.

Loaded Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Treats

by Accidental Happy Baker Peanut butter rice crispy treats are topped with peanut butter cup filling, melted chocolate, and m&m's candies. Sweet, rich, and decadent!

A hand holding a chocolate covered rice krispies treat.

Salted Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats

by Salt & Baker These delicious and gooey no-bake bars are filled with caramel-y brown butter flavor and pockets of soft marshmallows. Don't forget the flaky sea salt on top!

A stack of rice krispies treats.

Scotcheroos

Scotcheroos are sweet no-bake bars made with rice krispies cereal and peanut butter topped with rich butterscotch and chocolate. They're made with just six ingredients and are perfect for bake sales and potlucks!

A white plate filled with scotcheroos bars.

Fruity Springtime Crispy Rice Cereal Treats

by Boulder Locavore These fruity springtime treats are made with fruit flavored marshmallows and pastel m&m's candies. Perfect for Easter!

Crispy rice cereal treats decorated with pastel m&m's candies on a piece of parchment.

Red Velvet Rice Krispies Treats

by Fresh April Flours Sweet, heart-shaped Rice Krispies treats are made with red velvet cake mix. The perfect gift for your Valentine.

A hand holding up a heart shaped red velvet rice krispies treat.

Cocoa Krispie Treats

by BellyFull A delicious twist on a classic! These treats are made with cocoa rice krispies cereal, white chocolate, and almond butter.

Cocoa krispie treats sliced into squares.

Valentine's Rice Krispie Treats

by Berly's Kitchen Make these Valentine's rice krispie treats for your sweetheart. Made with festive m&m's candies and extra marshmallows!

Rice krispies treat filled with valentine's day m&m's candies.

Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

by Shugary Sweets These peanut butter rice krispie treats are thick, chewy, and filled with peanut butter flavor! Easy to make and a family favorite.

Peanut butter rice krispies treats stacked on a plate.

Fruity Pebble Rice Crispy Treats

by The Carefree Kitchen This variation of the classic rice krispies treat is made with fruity pebbles cereal. Perfect for your next party, celebration, or quick treat for the family!

Fruity pebbles treats sliced into squares.

Chocolate Peppermint Rice Crispy Bars

by Veggie Inspired Chocolate peppermint rice krispy bars are filled with chocolate and peppermint flavor, topped with a rich chocolate peppermint ganache. Tastes like a peppermint mocha!

A stack of treats topped with candy canes on a plate.

Mummy Rice Krispies Treats

by Desert Chica These cute Halloween treats are decorated with fun googly eye sprinkles and white fondant. Perfect for a kids Halloween party!

Rice krispies treat decorated like a mummy.

Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Balls

by The Honour System A healthier take on the dessert bars, these peanut butter rice crispy balls are made with just four ingredients! A chewy snack that toddles and adults alike will enjoy.

Peanut butter rice crispy balls on a baking sheet.

Vegan Rice Krispie Treats

by Plantwell Love the classic rice krispies treats, but want to make them vegan friendly? This vegan version is made with dairy-free marshmallows and vegan butter - perfect for sharing with all your friends!

Vegan rice krispies treats filled with marshmallows.

Peppermint Bark Rice Krispie Treats

by Three Olives Branch Peppermint rice krispies treats are topped with layers of white and dark chocolate and crushed candy canes. Add these to your next holiday dessert tray!

Rice krispies treats topped with peppermint bark candy.

Oreo Rice Krispie Treats

by Slow The Cook Down For the chocolate lover in your life - try these oreo rice krispie treats. Filled with oreo cookies and topped with a thin layer of chocolate!

Rice krispies treast filled with oreos and topped with chocolate.

Watermelon Rice Krispies Treats

by Crayons and Cravings These watermelon rice krispies treats are the perfect no-bake dessert for summer! Serve them at your next barbecue, picnic, or summer party.

Watermelon shaped treats and colorful striped straws.

Rudolph Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats

by Little Sugar Snaps Chocolate rice krispies treats are decorated to look like Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer! Kids and adults alike will enjoy snacking on these festive treats.

Round chocolate treats decorated like reindeer.

Rice Krispies Treats Ice Cream

by Salty Canary Rich and creamy homemade vanilla ice cream is filled with bits of rice krispies treats. Serve in a cone or in a bowl - and top with extra mini marshmallows!

Ice cream cones filled with ice cream and rice krispies bits.

Cookie Butter Rice Krispie Treats

by House of Nash Eats These simple rice krispie treats are taken to another level with chunks of biscoff cookies and cookie butter mixed throughout. Plus, a cookie butter glaze on top!

Biscoff rice krispies treats on a white plate.

Rainbow Rice Krispie Cake

by Mons and Munchkins This rainbow rice krispie cake is perfect for St. Patrick's Day or a rainbow themed birthday party. 5 layers of bright colored rice krispies treats are layered into this fun no-bake cake.

A rainbow rice krispies cake topped with marshmallows.

Rice Krispie Treat Milkshake

by Beyond Frosting Already have some classic rice krispies treats laying around? Turn them into a milkshake with this fun and easy recipe!

Milkshake in a glass, topped with a rice krispies treat and a striped straw.

Rice Krispie Treat Footballs

by The Suburban Soapbox Make a batch of these fun rice krispie treat footballs - so easy, the kids can help! Perfect for your next tailgating party or football game.

Rice krispies shaped like footballs.

Pink Lemonade Rice Krispie Treats

by Thrifty Jinxy These pink lemonade rice krispie treats make a sweet and lemony summer snack! Topped with a sweet pink and white chocolate drizzle.

Pink rice krispies treats drizzled in white chocolate.

Snickers Rice Krispies Treats

by Noshing With The Nolands Fuse two of your favorite desserts together with these snickers rice krispies treats! These no-bake treats are filled with chocolate, peanuts, and sweet caramel.

A stack of snickers rice krispies treats.

M&M’s Mickey Mouse Rice Krispie Treats

by Inside BruCrew Life Grab your Mickey Mouse cookie cutter - it's time to reminisce about all those sweet desserts from your last Disney vacation! These adorable treats are topped with white chocolate and mini M&M's candies.

Mickey mouse shaped treat topped with m&m's and white chocolate drizzle.

Loaded Caramel Rice Krispie Treats

by Oh My Sugar High These gooey double decker caramel rice krispies treats are a crowd pleasing recipe! A sweet layer of caramel is sandwiched between two layers of classic rice krispies treats.

A stack of caramel filled rice krispies treats.

Chocolate Covered Rice Krispie Treats

by The Three Snackateers These sweet treats make a fun party snack and are easy to customize with your own sprinkles, chopped nuts, or m&m's candies!

No bake treats dipped in chocolate and sprinkles.

Birthday Rice Krispies Treats

by Food Folks and Fun Make a batch of birthday rice krispies treats for your next birthday party! Filled with gooey marshmallows, sprinkles, and buttercream frosting!

Rice krispies treat filled with rainbow sprinkles and topped with frosting.

Lemon Meringue Rice Krispie Treats

by 365 Days of Baking and More Lemon lovers - you're going to have to give these lemon meringue rice krispie treats a try! All of your favorite flavors of lemon meringue are combined with your favorite childhood treat.

Rice krispies treat topped with lemon meringue.

Vegan Rice Krispie Treats

by Food Love Learn how to make this nostalgic treat vegan friendly! Recipe includes two yummy versions - classic and peanut butter chocolate chip.

Rice krispies treats topped with mini chocolate chips.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars

by Vegan Huggs Chocolate and peanut butter are the perfect pairing in this 5 ingredient, 15 minute recipe. Bonus - this recipe is gluten-free and vegan!

A stack of chocolate dessert bars on a white plate.

Christmas Rice Krispie Treats

by The Kitchen Girl Classic rice krispies treats are topped with white chocolate and peppermint candy. The perfect addition to your holiday cookie tray!

Rice krispes treats cut into sticks and topped with candy canes.

Halloween Rice Krispie Treats

by Key To My Lime These adorable Halloween treats are cut out with cookie cutters, then frosted and decorated with candy eyes. Serve at your next Halloween party!

Rice krispies treats shaped like ghosts, bats, and pumpkins.

Mars Bar Cakes

by Greedy Gourmet The ultimate dessert for Mars bars lovers! Made with mars bars, rice krispies cereal, and melted milk chocolate.

Chocolate rice krispies treat topped with chopped mars bars.

No Bake Rice Krispie Pecan Pie Cookies

by The Flavor Bender These no-bake cookies pack in all your favorite flavors of pecan pie, but without the fuss! Butterscotch sauce, pecans, and melted chocolate - do I need to say more?

A bowl filled with pecan pie rice krispies cookies.

More no bake recipes

Do you love making quick and easy no bake desserts and treats as much as I do? They're perfect for hot summer months when you can't even think about turning on the oven.

Check out my no bake category for even more no bake desserts like candies, icebox cakes, mousse, and more: No Bake Desserts

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