Potato Chip Rice Krispie Treats

If you're a fan of salty-sweet desserts, these potato chip rice krispie treats will be your new favorite thing. Combining crunchy potato chips, gooey marshmallows, and crispy rice cereal, this recipe takes classic rice krispie treats and gives them a major upgrade.

You'll love these potato chip rice krispies treats

They're easy to make. I love a no-bake dessert recipe during any time of the year, but especially in the summer! Even if you're not a confident baker, you'll love making these on repeat.

They're delicious. The balance of the salty and the sweet is absolute perfection! The crushed potato chips paired with the sweetness of the marshmallow is such a delicious balance of flavor. 

Ingredients

Potato Chips. Wavy potato chips, kettle-cooked chips, kettle chips, or even Ruffles potato chips work great. Go for salty potato chips to get that bold contrast with the sweetness of the marshmallow.

Crispy Rice Cereal. Rice Krispie cereal is one of the classic cereals that everyone loves! It's so nostalgic! 

Marshmallows. I recommend using larger marshmallows versus mini marshmallows. Marshmallows have a coating that prevents them from sticking together in the bag, and with the bigger marshmallows, there is less of that "dusting," so I find the texture of the marshmallow mixture is better! 

Butter. I recommend using salted butter for an extra layer of flavor.

Vanilla Extract. Just a splash brings out the full richness of the marshmallow mixture.

How to make potato chip rice krispie treats

1. Before you start, you'll want to line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it, measure out 6 cups of cereal and 2 cups of crushed potato chips. 
2. In a large pot or saucepan, melt 1 stick of butter over medium-low heat. 
3. Once melted, stir in the marshmallows and continue mixing over medium heat until you get a smooth, creamy marshmallow sauce.
4. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Then, using a rubber spatula, fold in your rice krispie cereal, followed by your crushed potato chips. Try to mix gently so you keep some of that crunch from the salty chips. You’re looking for an evenly coated cereal mixture with clusters of gooey marshmallows and crispy bites of salty pretzels—if you decided to add them.
5. Transfer the rice krispie mixture into your prepared pan. Use a piece of plastic wrap or lightly greased hands to press the mixture evenly without compressing it too much—this helps preserve the crunch.
6. Let them sit at room temperature for about 30–60 minutes, then cut into bars and serve.

Storing leftover potato chip krispie treats

Store your leftover crispy treats in an airtight container at room temperature. They'll keep their texture for up to 3 days, but let’s be real—they probably won’t last that long. If you make them the next day, they still hold up beautifully. If you're planning ahead, wrap individual bars in plastic wrap and freeze them. Just thaw at room temp when you're ready to eat.

Substitutions and variations

• Swap out salty potato chips for salty pretzels, or add in milk chocolate drizzle for a more decadent finish. Love peanut butter? Stir in a cup of peanut butter with the melted marshmallows for a nutty take.
• If you love chocolate, try mixing in chocolate chips or topping with melted chocolate. 
• For a more homemade feel, try using your own homemade marshmallow instead of store-bought mini marshmallows.

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