Sweet and salty Rice Krispie treats made with a mix of Golden Grahams, Rice Krispies and plenty of gooey marshmallows.
With summer on the way, Golden Graham Rice Krispie Treats make an easy, portable dessert. They’re great for camping trips, backyard barbecues and Fourth of July gatherings, and they’re not too messy for kids.
Both kids and adults love this elevated take on the classic Rice Krispie treat.
I first discovered adding Golden Grahams to Rice Krispie treats from the Wood and Spoon blog. After making that version for a few years, I’ve adjusted the proportions to use a little less butter and a bit more Golden Grahams while keeping the rich, buttery flavor.
Some recipes use up to two sticks of butter, but butter can be expensive and caloric. This version keeps the flavor with less butter and still yields a wonderfully chewy, flavorful treat.
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Ingredients
- Butter – Less than one stick of unsalted butter. Lightly browning the butter adds a deeper, nutty flavor.
- Marshmallows – A 16 oz. bag works well and makes the bars extra gooey. If you have slightly less, that’s fine.
- Salt – A pinch balances the sweetness.
- Vanilla extract
- Golden Grahams cereal
- Rice Krispies cereal
How to Make
- Coarsely crush the Golden Grahams. Place the cereal in a zip-top bag and press down with a measuring cup or rolling pin. You want chunks for texture, not fine crumbs.
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-low heat and cook until it becomes lightly browned for extra flavor. Reduce heat to low, stir in the marshmallows (reserve 1 cup) and the pinch of salt. When most marshmallows are melted, stir in vanilla and continue until the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat.
- Turn off the heat and fold in the crushed Golden Grahams, Rice Krispies and the reserved 1 cup of marshmallows until the cereals are evenly coated. Press the mixture into a lightly greased 9 x 13-inch pan. Let cool completely before cutting into squares.
Tips for making Golden Graham treats
- Use a large enough pot so you can stir comfortably without ingredients spilling over.
- A wooden spoon works well for stirring the hot marshmallow mixture.
- Line the 9 x 13 pan with lightly greased foil or parchment paper for easy removal and cleaner cutting.
- Popular mix-ins: chopped chocolate bars or chocolate chips folded in after the cereals.
- Sprinkle with festive sprinkles for holidays—these are especially cute for Fourth of July gatherings.
Serving and Storage
Serve at room temperature. Allow the pan to cool completely before cutting—these are often chewier and more flavorful the next day.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature. Lining the pan with foil or parchment makes lifting the slab out for neater cutting much easier.
📖 Recipe
Golden Grahams Rice Krispie Treats
Alaine @ My TX Kitchen
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Ingredients
- 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 16 oz. bag marshmallows, divided
- ½ tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 3 c. Golden Grahams cereal, coarsely crushed*
- 4 c. Rice Krispies cereal
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat until melted and lightly browned. Reduce heat to low and stir in marshmallows (reserve 1 cup) and salt. When marshmallows are nearly melted, stir in vanilla and continue until smooth. Remove from heat.
- Turn off the heat and fold in the crushed Golden Grahams, Rice Krispies and the reserved 1 cup marshmallows until the cereals are evenly coated. Press the mixture into a lightly greased 9 x 13-inch pan. Let cool completely before cutting.
Notes
Coarsely crushed Golden Grahams: Place cereal in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin or the back of a measuring cup into large pieces.
Brown butter: Cook the butter until fragrant and small light-brown specks appear. Brown butter can turn to burnt butter quickly, so watch closely. This step is optional but adds a richer flavor.
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Recipe adapted from Wood and Spoon.
I hope you enjoy these gooey marshmallow Golden Graham treats — they’re a summer favorite here.
Cheers –
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