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These Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats take the classic Rice Krispie’s to the next level. They will please all of your fall pumpkin cravings. The white chocolate glaze tops it all off. Your family is in for a treat.
I have another fun pumpkin recipe for you to try. Today we are jazzing up the regular old rice krispies treats with the delicious flavor of pumpkin.
These pumpkin rice krispie treats are delicious. You can cut them up small and slide them into a school lunch for a special treat or serve them at your next party.
Either way, your family will love this easy dessert. You may also love this Chocolate Covered Rice Krispie Treats or Christmas Rice Krispie Treats Recipe.
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Why We Love This Recipe
These Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats make the perfect fall treat. The pumpkin flavor is amazing and takes a classic treat to a whole new level.
You only need a few extra spices which makes it a easy to make for the holidays.
Ingredients
Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.
Variations Ideas
- Pumpkin Shape – Make these treats into pumpkin shapes. Simply shape each rice krispie treat into small balls for the pumpkin. Top it off with a tootsie roll stem and you have yourself a fun party treat or lunch snack.
- Orange Food Coloring – Color your pumpkin rice krispie treats orange. After the marshmallows are melted, tint mixture with a couple drops of red and yellow food coloring. Mix until you reach desired orange color.
- Pumpkin Pie Spice – You can use 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice if you do not have the individual spices.
How to Make Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats
- Step 1 – Choose your desired size baking pan (I used a 9×9 pan, but for thinner treats use 11×7 or 13×9) and spray generously with nonstick cooking spray.
Step 2 – In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in pumpkin puree (See how to make pumpkin puree) and cook until warmed through.
Step 3 – Add marshmallows by folding them in, stirring frequently until completely melted. Remove from heat and stir vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt to the melted marshmallow mixture.
Step 4 – Let marshmallow mixture cool at room temperature for 20 minutes (cooling helps avoid soggy treats). Add the rice krispies cereal and stir until combined.
Step 5 – Pour mixture into the prepared baking pan, spread out evenly and gently press down with a rubber spatula.
- Step 6 – Refrigerate to set for at least 1 hour. Cut into squares and drizzle with melted white chocolate, if desired.
- Step 7 – Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
Recipe Tips
- Baking Dish – To easily serve and clean your plan, make sure to spray the pan with cooking spray coating the bottom and both sides of the pan.
- Pumpkin – Make sure to use pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling. You will not get the same results if using the wrong pumpkin.
- Marshmallow Mixture – Before mixing in the cereal, cool the marshmallow mixture for about 20 minutes.
- Pressing Cereal Mixture – To easily press the cereal mixture into the pan we like to use wax paper that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
- Melting Mixture – Make them in the microwave. Simply place the butter, pumpkin and marshmallows in a microwave safe bowl. Heat in the microwave for 2 minutes. Stir and cook for an additional minute. Stir until smooth. Allow mixture to cool and then add the cereal and mix until combined. Place in prepared pan or shape.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is best to use fresh ingredients when making these pumpkin flavored rice krispie treats. They may not melt as well and they will not taste as good.
Rice Krispie Treats are best stored in an airtight container or covered in the baking dish with plastic wrap. They are best stored at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.
No, we do not recommend freezing rice krispie treats.
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Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats
Ingredients
- Nonstick Cooking spray
- 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree – Make sure you also see how to make pumpkin puree easily to save you money.
- (1) 10 oz. bag mini marshmallows
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 6 cups crispy rice cereal
- 2 oz. white chocolate
Instructions
- Choose your desired size baking pan (I used a 9×9, but for thinner treats use 11×7 or 13×9) and spray generously with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in pumpkin puree (You can also easily make<a href=”http://www.eatingonadime.com/how-to-make-pumpkin-puree/”> homemade canned pumpkin too</a>) and cook until warmed through. Fold in marshmallows, stirring frequently until melted. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves,and salt.
- Let marshmallow mixture cool at room temperature for 20 minutes (cooling helps avoid soggy treats). Add the crispy rice cereal and stir until combined.
- Pour mixture into prepared baking pan, spread out evenly and gently press down with a rubber spatula. Refrigerate to set for at least 1 hour. Cut into squares and drizzle with melted white chocolate, if desired.
