How to Store Rice Crispy Treats: 11 Steps (with Pictures) (2024)

FAQs

How do you store rice crispy treats? ›

Place the squares in an airtight container or freezer bag.

Simply fill a freezer bag with 1 or 2 layers of treats, press out any extra air, and seal it up tight. If you're using a container, look for one made of either plastic or glass pyrex to store your squares.

Do Rice Crispy Treats Need to be Refrigerated? No. I recommend keeping these Rice Crispy Treats in an airtight container at room temperature. Refrigerating will make the marshmallow in them super hard, so I advise to leave them at room temperature.

Allow to thaw at room temperature before serving. Make-ahead- I truly believe the best rice krispies are the ones fresh from the pan but if you want to make them in advance remember to make them no more than 3 days before you plan to serve them or freeze them right away.

They should keep well in an airtight container at a cool room temperature for about 4-5 days. Make sure to separate any layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking. To extend the shelf life, you can refrigerate them for up to 2 weeks, or freeze them for up to 3 months.

High heat is the prime culprit for rock hard rice krispie treats. → Follow this tip: It will take a few more minutes of cook time, but melt the butter and marshmallows over low heat. You'll be rewarded with delicious, soft and chewy treats!

Guideline for Homemade Treats: Homemade Rice Krispies treats generally last about 3-4 weeks after the expiration date of the cereal when stored properly. Ensure that the storage area is cool, dry, and dark to maximize their shelf life.

"My treats have a soggy/stale texture." This is most likely due to too much butter. I've tried a few variations that use more butter and I often end up with this weird soggy/stale texture. Next time try reducing the amount you are using and see if that helps.

If you want them to set faster, put in the fridge for 1 hr. Drizzle with a little melted chocolate and decorate with sweets, dried fruit or nuts while they are still wet enough to stick them on. Will keep in an airtight container for five days.

If you melt the marshmallows too fast, it might result in a Rice Kripsy treat that is harder and crunchy than chewy. Take your time and let the butter and marshmallows melt slowly. Use an 8×8 or slightly smaller pan. Use a small and deep pan if you want thick and chewy rice Krispy treats.

Apparently one of several things can happen: the stale marshmallows won't melt so you can't even make the treats at all; the marshmallows will melt but will turn into a even worse mess than fresh marshmallows; or everything will seem to be going right, but the finished product will be rock-hard and impossible to eat.

What is a substitute for marshmallows in Rice Krispie Treats? ›

The substitute breaks down like this: combine an inverted sugar (like syrup or honey) with a nut or seed butter to create a sweet adhesive for your Rice Krispy treats. Not only does this sticky mix work as a proper swap for marshmallows, but it also brings its own unique flavor to your crunchy bars.

Rice krispie treats do not need to be refrigerated because they contain so much sugar, which acts as a preservative. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, but I doubt they will last that long!

To prevent rice crispy treats from sticking to the knife, it's important to grease the knife blade with cooking spray or butter before cutting. This will create a non-stick surface and allow for clean, easy cuts.

Why are my Rice Krispies Treats not sticking together? Usually, this means you have too much moisture in your recipe. This could be because the marshmallows were over-melted or because the brand of butter you used has higher water content.

If you store your Rice Krispie Buns in a sealed container they will stay fresh for up to a week.

Alternatively, you can vacuum-seal your Rice Krispie treats after they have cooled. This can extend the shelf life up to several weeks, as long as there are no punctures or airflow.

If you are going to package these for sale or an event or picnic or whatever, my favorite way to package is with a strip of parchment and then in plastic wrap. This keeps them looking nice and they don't get melted and stuck to the plastic. Well-wrapped, these really stay great for several days.