Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats
Classic chewy Rice Krispie treats get a cozy fall twist with pumpkin puree and warm spices. This no-bake treat comes together in 15 minutes using one pot — perfect for parties, potlucks, or spontaneous pumpkin cravings.
Equipment
- large pot or saucepan
- 9x13-inch baking pan
- Parchment paper or cooking spray
- Spatula for stirring and pressing
- Sharp Knife for cutting bars
Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 10 oz mini marshmallows (about 5 cups)
- 3 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ⅛ tsp ground cloves
- white chocolate chips or candy melts (optional for drizzle)
- orange sanding sugar, sprinkles, or cinnamon sugar (optional for topping)
- candy corn or crushed graham crackers (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Line a 9x13 inch pan with parchment paper or spray with nonstick spray. Leave parchment overhang for easier cutting.
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir in pumpkin puree and spices. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add marshmallows and stir constantly until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- Quickly stir in cereal and fold until fully coated. Mixture will be thick and sticky.
- Transfer mixture to prepared pan. Use a buttered spatula or greased hands to press evenly into the pan. Don’t press too firmly or treats will be dense.
- Let set at room temp for 30 minutes or chill in fridge for 15 minutes. Then lift out and cut into squares or rectangles.
- Optional: Melt white chocolate and drizzle over bars. Top with sprinkles or sanding sugar while chocolate is wet.
Notes
Use plain pumpkin puree, not pie filling. Don’t press the mixture too firmly or they’ll become dense. Let them cool completely before cutting for clean slices. Store at room temp in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Don’t refrigerate or they’ll harden.
Nutrition
Calories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 1gFat: 3.5gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 105mgPotassium: 35mgSugar: 14gVitamin A: 950IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 1.1mg
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