Pumpkin Crispy Treats
Delicious Pumpkin Crispy Treats that combine crispy rice cereal with pumpkin flavor, perfect for celebrating the autumn season.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Krispies or any kind of crispy rice cereal
- ½ cup unsalted butter Melted
- 13 ounces mini marshmallows (about 10 cups)
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
- Orange food coloring (if desired)
- Fall/Halloween sprinkles (if desired)
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by spraying a 9" x 13" baking dish with non-stick spray and set aside.
Mixing
- In a large bowl, place the Rice Krispies and set them aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once the butter is melted, add the mini marshmallows, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, salt, and food coloring if using. Stir continuously until the marshmallows are completely melted and you have a smooth mixture.
Combining
- Remove the saucepan from heat. Add the Rice Krispies cereal to the melted marshmallow mixture and stir gently until well coated.
Pressing
- Use a spatula sprayed with non-stick spray to gently press the mixture into the prepared baking pan, making sure it’s even and packed down.
Decorating
- If desired, sprinkle the top with fall-themed sprinkles.
Cooling
- Allow the treats to cool completely before cutting them into squares or using cookie cutters.
Notes
Store in an airtight container. They will stay fresh for up to one week. For variations, consider chocolate drizzle, nutty crunch, or using flavored marshmallows.