Description
These Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats combine the classic gooey marshmallow and crispy cereal base with warm pumpkin spice flavors and a creamy vanilla pudding twist. Topped with melted white chocolate and festive sprinkles, they make a perfect seasonal dessert or snack that’s easy to prepare and delightfully delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 10 ounce bag marshmallows
- 1 box vanilla instant pudding mix (3.4 ounce)
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice mix
- 5 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Topping
- 1 cup white chocolate chips, melted
- Sprinkles, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line a 9-inch square baking pan with foil and grease the foil with butter, preferably using the butter wrapper. Alternatively, you can use parchment paper. Set the prepared pan aside.
- Melt Butter and Marshmallows: In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the marshmallows and stir constantly until fully melted. Reduce heat to low to prevent burning.
- Add Flavorings: Remove the pot from heat. Quickly stir in the vanilla instant pudding mix and the pumpkin pie spice until evenly combined.
- Incorporate Cereal: Fold the Rice Krispies cereal into the marshmallow mixture gently until all cereal is coated.
- Transfer to Pan: Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Using a LIGHT touch, press the treats firmly but not too hard to avoid them drying out.
- Add Toppings: Spread the melted white chocolate evenly over the top of the pressed treats. Immediately sprinkle with your choice of sprinkles before the chocolate sets.
- Set and Serve: Allow the treats to set at room temperature for about 1 hour. Once firm, cut into 9 squares and enjoy.
Notes
- Use a light touch when pressing the treats into the pan to avoid drying them out and becoming hard.
- Dampen your fingers with water when pressing the treats to prevent sticking.
- Greasing the pan with the butter wrapper adds just the right amount of butter to prevent sticking without making treats oily.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approx. 60g)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 115 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
