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Pumpkin Rice Krispies Treats
These cereal bars are extra ooey gooey thanks to the mini marshmallows we stir in with the cereal. The pumpkin flavor all comes straight from the pumpkin pie spice, so these are super easy and the texture is the same as the classic Rice Krispies Treats!
Prep Time
15 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 178 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter
- 10 ounces marshmallows any size
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 10 drops red food coloring
- 10 drops yellow food coloring
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Heat the butter in a large pot over medium heat until melted.
- Add 10 ounces of marshmallows to the pot and stir constantly until the marshmallows are fully melted. Do not overcook the marshmallows or the final product will be crunchy instead of chewy.
- Add the pumpkin spice, vanilla, and food coloring and stir well to combine.
- Add the cereal and mini marshmallows and stir until all of the cereal is coated in the marshmallow mixture.
- Press mixture into a greased 9x13 baking dish and flatten the top. We find it easiest to use a piece of wax paper sprayed with non-stick spray to press the Rice Krispies Treats into the dish.
- Let set for 30 minutes to cool and then cut into squares and serve.
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Notes
- We do not recommend adding actual pumpkin to this recipe as it makes the cereal less crispy. The pumpkin pie spice adds plenty of pumpkin flavor.
- You may use orange food coloring in place of red and yellow, if you have it available. Add as much as you like to reach your desired color.
- The mini marshmallows aren't necessary, but do add a bit of a gourmet flair to the finished product and make them look and taste like they came from a nice bakery.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1bar
Calories
178kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
130mg
(5%)
Potassium
23mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
1050IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
5mg
(1%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 178
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bar | |
| Calories | 178kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 130mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 23mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 1050IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.