You’ll Never Make Rice Krispies Treats Again Without This Salty Snack

Sorry, Rice Krispies—potato chips are coming for your treats.

Salty-sweet lovers, we’re glad you’ve found your way here. A new viral treat has made its way into the dessert world, and it’s about to rock your tastebuds. All it takes is a simple, yet unexpected ingredient swap.

Here’s the hack: Instead of making cereal treats with Rice Krispies, grab a bag of potato chips instead. Crushed ruffled chips are stirred into a marshmallow-butter mixture for a perfectly salty-sweet snack. Even if you don’t think of yourself as a Rice Krispies Treat person, you'll fall hard for this dessert.

There are a couple of reasons why this combo is dangerously good. Swapping out the cereal for potato chips adds an even more crave-worthy crunch to contrast the soft, sticky chew. The salty flavor counteracts the sweetness of the marshmallows to ensure you’re not hit over the head with sweetness. The salt plus the sugar plus the roundness of the butter creates an umami flavor that’s through the roof.

Ruffles (or any ridged potato chips) are key—they won’t turn to dust when you crush them into the marshmallow mixture. A drizzle of chocolate or peanut butter takes them over the top but isn’t necessary at all. And just like with kettle corn, the pairing of salty and sweet is simply irresistible—you just can’t stop eating it.

This isn’t the first time TikTok has inspired a creative crispy treat combo (shockingly, Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Crispy Treats are better than you’d expect), and who knows what other snack foods could play in the marshmallow treat league? Pretzels? Absolutely. Chex Mix? We’d try it. This trend proves that there really are no crispy treat rules.

Bring this newfound favorite to parties, potlucks, and BBQs, and you’ll be the most popular person in the room. This recipe is easy, crowd-pleasing, and your new go-to for spring gatherings.

How to Make Viral Potato Chip Crispy Treats

Essentially, you’re just swapping out the Rice Krispies in your standard Rice Krispies Treat recipe for the same amount of potato chip crumbs, cup for cup. You can crush the chips to your liking, leaving some more intact for added texture, but make sure to use potato chips with ridges for the tastiest results.

Create the sticky marshmallow and butter mixture on the stovetop, then while it’s still warm, stir in the chips until they’re fully coated. Spread it onto a greased baking dish, then allow it to set before cutting it into squares (or simply digging in with a fork).

The most important tip: Make enough to share.

Get the recipe: Potato Chip Crispy Treats