Rice Crispy Cakes recipe - the nostalgic treat that everyone loves

Name: Rice Crispy Cakes recipe - the nostalgic treat that everyone loves
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 25 g unsalted butter; 50 g golden syrup; 100 g white marshmallows; 100 g crisped rice cereal, we used Rice Krispies

Kids will love making and eating these easy sweet treats.

By The GH Kitchen TeamUpdated: 25 April 2025

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We love making these addictive sweet treats as they're so easy to make and come together in less than 25 minutes.

All you do is combine four ingredients (yes, only four!) in muffin tins and let them set for an hour. They're addictive and remind us of our childhood.

We've used the cereal brand, Rice Krispies for these delicious morsels and they make the perfect snack for any afternoon cravings.

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Yields:

12 serving(s)

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Cal/Serv:

Ingredients

25 g unsalted butter
50 g golden syrup
100 g white marshmallows
100 g crisped rice cereal, we used Rice Krispies

Directions

1. Step 1Line a 12-hole muffin tin with paper muffin cases. Melt the butter, golden syrup and marshmallows in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water, stirring occasionally until smooth and combined.
2. Step 2Remove bowl from heat and immediately stir in the rice cereal, mixing until coated. Divide between the muffin cases and press mixture down gently with the back of the spoon. Chill for 1hr until firm. Serve.

GH TIPS:

To store, leave in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Prefer yours with chocolate in it? Try our sticky chocolate krispies recipe instead.

Not a fan of rice crispies? Try experimenting with other types of cereals like cornflakes and shredded wheat.

Per serving:

Calories: 88
Protein: 1g
Total fat: 2g
Saturates: 1g
Carbs: 17g
Total sugars: 9g
Fibre: 0g

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