This Mini M&M rice krispie treats recipe is always a hit! They’re the best rice krispie treats with M&Ms, plus lots of delicious rice krispie treats variations like chocolate M&M rice krispie treats, and Christmas rice krispie treats with M&Ms!
Add marshmallows to a large microwave-safe bowl, then remove about a cup to set aside for later.
10 oz mini marshmallows
Add butter and heat on high for 1 minute and stir. Then heat in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until butter is melted. Add vanilla, stir until smooth and let cool slightly.
5 tbsp salted butter, ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Add reserved marshmallows, then add cereal to bowl and stir with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until cereal is well-coated.
5 cups crispy rice cereal
Fold in mini M&Ms until evenly distributed, mixing gently and quickly to avoid melting the candies. Transfer mixture to a buttered 9 x 9 pan and use a buttered spatula (or a layer of plastic wrap and your hands) to press down tightly. Sprinkle on more M&Ms and let cool completely before cutting into bars.
⅔ cup mini M&M candies
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Notes
Stovetop method: Melt butter over medium heat in a medium stock pot. Add marshmallows and stir until marshmallows are mostly melted. Turn off heat , add reserved marshmallows, and stir in cereal until well coated. Continue with step 4 above.