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How to Store Rice Crispy Treats

Key Takeaways:
  • Room Temp Is Fine: Rice crispy treats can be stored at room temperature for days.
  • Keep Them Cool: The refrigerator can help to extend shelf life to a week.
  • Cold Can Change Texture: Refrigeration may affect your treats’ crispy, chewy texture.
  • Wrap Individual Squares: Separating and wrapping individual squares will make it easy to enjoy your treats later.
  • Avoid Moisture: An airtight bag can help lock in freshness and keep moisture at bay.
Rice Crispy squares in a baking dish with two squares cut out and put on a yellow plates
  • Rice crispy treats are a beloved snack — crispy, chewy with just the right amount of sweet. Whether you’ve made a big batch for a party or just want to keep a few on hand for snacking, proper storage is the key to maintaining freshness. Here’s how to store rice crispy treats the right way.
  • Room Temperature: Freshness for Days

  • Refrigerator Storage: Extend the Freshness

    • If you need to store them a bit longer, the fridge can help—but know that it may affect texture.

      Step 1. Wrap:

      Individually wrap the treats in Glad® Cling’n Seal™ Wrap to lock in freshness and prevent fridge odors.

      Step 2. Seal:

      Place them in a Glad™ Gallon Zipper bag.

      Step 3. Refrigerate:

      Store them in the fridge for up to 1 week.

      Rice crispy squares in a zipper storage bag on a shelf in a refrigerator
  • How Long Do Rice Crispy Treats Last?

    • It all depends on whether you keep them out on the counter or refrigerate them. Properly wrapped and stored in a cool, dry place, rice crispy treats can last for up to 5 days. In the refrigerator, they can last for up to a week, although texture and flavor can be affected.