Birthday Cake Rice Krispie Treats (Easy, No-Bake Dessert)
If you love gooey rice krispie treats and all things birthday cake, this easy rice krispie treat recipe is for you. With colorful sprinkles, extra marshmallows, and that unmistakable birthday cake flavor, these no-bake treats feel festive enough for a celebration but simple enough to make any day of the week.
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoon butter
- 18 -20 oz mini marshmallows
- ¾ cup heat-treated vanilla cake mix
- 9 cups Rice Krispies
- ½ cup Sprinkles plus more for topping
- ½ -1 cup mini marshmallows folded before filling pan plus more for topping
Instructions
- Heat-treat the cake mix and allow it to cool completely before beginning the recipe. *
- Lightly grease or line a 9x9-inch baking pan
- In a large pot over low heat, melt the butter and 16 ounces of the marshmallows, reserving the remaining marshmallows for later.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, salt, and cooled cake mix until smooth and combined.
- Add the Rice Krispies cereal and gently fold until evenly coated.
- Fold in the reserved mini marshmallows and sprinkles.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and gently press into an even layer. Avoid packing it down too firmly.
- Top with additional sprinkles and mini marshmallows.
- Allow the treats to cool before slicing and serving.
Important Note About the Cake Mix*Because this recipe uses dry cake mix for flavor, it should be heat-treated before using. Simply spread the cake mix on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 5 minutes. Allow it to cool completely before adding it to the recipe.
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Notes
- Low heat is key for soft, gooey rice krispie treats.
- Fresh marshmallows create the best texture.
- Spray a piece of parchment paper with nonstick cooking spray and use it to gently press the mixture into the pan without sticking.
- Gently pressing the mixture into the pan helps keep the bars light and chewy.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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