Description
Enjoy these easy Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats, a delightful fall twist on a classic favorite. They’re gooey, crispy, and packed with warm pumpkin spice flavor, perfect for any autumn occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 6 cups mini marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- Optional Add-Ins: ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts, 1 cup white chocolate chips, cinnamon sugar sprinkle
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper and lightly butter the edges.
- Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Stir in 6 cups mini marshmallows, cooking for 3-4 minutes until completely melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and whisk in ½ cup pumpkin puree, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until combined.
- Gently fold in 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal until each flake is coated in the spiced marshmallow mixture.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan and press down firmly with a buttered spatula or parchment-lined hands for an even layer.
- Cool completely before slicing.
- Optional: Dust with extra pumpkin pie spice before slicing for a festive finish.
Notes
- Use fresh marshmallows for the best gooey texture.
- Melt butter and marshmallows over medium-low heat to prevent burning.
- Gently fold in the cereal to maintain crispness.
- Press the mixture evenly for neat bars.
- Cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling.
- For gluten-free treats, use gluten-free Rice Krispies.
- For vegan treats, substitute butter with coconut oil and marshmallows with vegan marshmallows.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg