I know this is sort of changing the recipe but I used 3 cups of rice and three of kashi Golean. Added chopped almonds vanilla extract and 1 tbsp of honey (helps to keep everything together). I also substituted butter with flax seed oil. The result was great. Good crunchy and healthy.

Try using cocoa pebbles, it's chocolate heaven

Add a small package of Strawberry Jell-O when melting the marshmallows.

I want to thank all of the people that commented on this recipe. I do not have much experience making these treats even though I have many many years of cooking and baking experience. I did add too much vanilla for my taste so I will cut back to 1 teaspoon. I did also add the salt and I used 5 cups of Rice Krispies and they came out very good. Buttered hands worked out good also. I will keep making these in the days ahead because they are a hit with my grandchildren. I found that 2 bags of marshmallows makes 3 batches and coco rice Krispies work well too. They make cute footballs when shaped by hand and cookie frosting is used to make the laces. I put them into a 9x13 buttered dish and cut them into squres and when they were cool I shaped each cookie into the ovel shape and added the frosting to make the laces. The team loved them. Thanks again for your encouragement.

I found that if you use a plastic bowl you can melt the butter first then add the marshmallows in the same bowl, Microwave about a minute then stir using a buttered spoon. Add the cereal and stir. Once you put them in the pan use a piece of parchment paper over the top and press with your hands! So easy and cleanup is a breeze, use hot water and it comes right out.

Something I have tried and it was a GREAT success was Caramel Rice Krispies. I used the "Vanilla Caramel" Marshmallows (I think they are seasonal at Wal-Mart) and added Caramel bits to them. Yummy :)

Used Lucky Charms with ground up white chocolate chips, NICE!!!

I would like to make rice crispies the way the pros do. When I try to cut my crispies according to the Rice Crispy recipe with cookie cutters they are too stretchy. The ones at the market and bakeries are a bit drier and in perfect shape.

I always do the following and have never been disappointed:

5 cups rice krispies or store brand (Fred Meyer/Kroger is fine)
10 oz. bag of Kraft Jet-Puffed marshmallows
1/4 cup butter
vanilla
splash of milk
pinch of salt
9x9 inch pan

I always use the microwave method. Just be careful after melting everything because it's REALLY HOT! I cover my hands with gloves or waxed bags, use a 9x9 buttered pan, and press firmly. Last time I couldn't find my 9x9 square so I used an 8-inch round and they came out fine and everyone enjoyed eating wedges!

This was amazing the only thing that I did different was I did frosted flakes instead of rice krispies. This was an excellent dish and I will continue to make it.

I used 3 cups of fruity pebbles and 2 cups of rice krispies. My family loves the taste and colors!

Thanks everyone for the great suggestions. I added peanut butter to the marshmallow and chocolate chips at the end! Yum!

We Loved it! My daughter who is 11 did it by her self and was very proud of the delicious treats she made! So easy!!

I tried to make these the other day for the first time off a whim and found out I didn't have any Rice Krispies!! So instead I grabbed a box of Corn Pops out of the cabinet and they were a hit at my school party. Thanks so much for all of the great tips! The vanilla and salt really just hit the spot.

I took the advice of some other reviews and added vanilla extract and salt. They came out amazing!!! Yummy