No Bake Churro Rice Krispie Treats

Name: Churro Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients: 7 cups Rice Krispies cereal; 4 tablespoons salted butter; 12 ounces mini-marshmallows; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 cups mini marshmallows; ½ cup cinnamon sugar, (divided)

These churro Rice Krispie treats are soft, gooey, and topped with warm cinnamon sugar for the sweetest no-bake treat. The combo of melty marshmallow and a sparkly churro-style topping makes every square extra special and so YUMMY!

What makes this dessert stand out even more is the texture. Fluffy mini marshmallows folded in at the end give you pockets of gooey goodness, while cinnamon sugar adds a classic churro flavor without extra work. The result is a pan full of cozy treats that vanish fast.

If you love easy desserts like this, try Chocolate Rice Krispies Treats, Crack Rice Krispies, and Browned Butter Rice Krispies Treats.

Why we think you’ll love it:

5 Ingredients. Simple pantry ingredients come together fast with zero fuss.
No bake. This recipe keeps the kitchen cool and kid helper-friendly.
Perfect. This heavenly churro version is simple to make, slices clean, and travels well.

Ingredients to make churro Rice Krispie treats on a kitchen counter,

Churro Rice Krispie Treat Ingredients

Rice Krispies cereal (7 cups) – The cereal creates that light, crispy base that holds the gooey marshmallow together in airy bites.
Salted butter (4 tablespoons) – Salted butter melts with marshmallows, adds rich flavor, and a touch of salt that balances the sweetness.
Mini marshmallows (12 ounces) – Marshmallows melt into a smooth, glossy glue that binds the cereal and keeps the bars soft.
Vanilla (1 teaspoon) – Vanilla perfumes the whole pan and deepens the buttery marshmallow flavor.
Mini marshmallows (2 cups) – Extra mini marshmallows are folded in at the end leaving little gooey pockets for extra soft, stretchy bites.
Cinnamon sugar, Divided (½ cup) – Cinnamon sugar mixes into the batch for warm spice and sprinkles on top for a sparkly, churro like finish.

How to Make Churro Rice Krispie Treats

Melted butter and mini marshmallows in pot.

PREP. Grease a 9×13 baking dish. Add Rice Krispies to a large bowl and set aside.

MELT. In a large pot over medium low heat, melt butter and 12 ounces mini marshmallows until all are melted and combined. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.

Mixing cereal and marshmallows into the melted marshallows.

Cinnamon sugar sprinkles over a pan of Rice Krispie treats.

MIX. Pour the melted marshmallow mixture over Rice Krispies along with 2 cups mini marshmallows and ¼ cup cinnamon sugar. Mix with a spatula and pour into the prepared dish.

SET. Pour the mixture into the dish and press mixture into the pan in an even layer using a lightly greased piece of wax paper. Sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon-sugar topping and let set up for at least 30 minutes before cutting and serving.

Several cut squares of churro Rice Krispie treats.

Kristyn’s Recipe Tips

Kellogg’s Rice Krispies are not gluten-free, but you can find gluten-free krispie rice cereal that works well with this recipe.
Make sure you use fresh marshmallows. If they are old, the squares will harden when they set.
Fun variations include cutting mini squares, adding festive sprinkles, or folding in some white chocolate chips.

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Churro Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

By: Kristyn Merkley

These no bake churro Rice Krispie treats showcase extra marshmallows and a cinnamon sugar topping for sweet, soft, and cozy bites.

Servings: 24

Prep: 10

Cook: 10

Cool Time: 30

Ingredients

Instructions

Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Add Rice Krispies to a large bowl and set aside.
In a large pot, melt butter and 12 ounces mini marshmallows until all melted and combined. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Pour over Rice Krispies along with 2 cups mini marshmallows and ¼ cup cinnamon sugar. Mix with a spatula and pour into the prepared dish.
Pour the mixture into the dish and press into the pan using a lightly greased piece of wax paper. Sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon sugar on top and let set up for at least 30 minutes before cutting and serving.

Notes

Recipe Tips.

Kellogg’s Rice Krispies are not gluten-free, but you can find gluten-free krispie rice cereal that works well with this recipe.
Lightly oil your hands so you can gently press the treat into the pan without it sticking.
Fun variations include cutting mini squares, adding festive sprinkles, or folding in some white chocolate chips.

Make ahead, cover the pan tightly, and store at room temperature up to 2 days. For the best texture, avoid refrigerating.

Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days.

For more substitutions and tips, check out the full recipe post

Nutrition

Calories: 123kcal, Carbohydrates: 26g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 5mg, Sodium: 58mg, Potassium: 12mg, Fiber: 0.1g, Sugar: 16g, Vitamin A: 602IU, Vitamin C: 5mg, Calcium: 2mg, Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.