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easy Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispies Treats

Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispies Treats are chewy, crispy no-bake fall treats.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter plus more for greasing
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin purée
  • 1 10-ounce bag mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows reserved
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of ground allspice
  • Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
  • Pinch of kosher salt
  • 6 cups crispy rice cereal

Instructions
 

  • Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter and set it aside.
  • Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add the pumpkin purée and cook briefly, stirring, until warmed through.
  • Add the 10-ounce bag of mini marshmallows. Stir frequently over medium-low heat until the marshmallows are almost completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and salt. Remove the pot from the heat.
  • Allow the marshmallow mixture to cool for about 10 minutes. Stir in the remaining 1 cup of mini marshmallows.
  • Leave the mixture to cool to room temperature for another 20–25 minutes. This cooling period is important because adding cereal while the pumpkin mixture is too warm can make the treats soggy.
  • Add the crispy rice cereal and gently fold with a silicone or rubber spatula until evenly coated. Avoid crushing the cereal as you mix.
  • Transfer the Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispies Treats mixture to the prepared baking dish. Gently press it into an even layer without packing it too firmly.
  • Let the treats set for about 30 minutes before slicing into squares and serving.

Notes

For a stronger fall flavor, add a small amount of pumpkin pie spice alongside the cinnamon. You can also drizzle the finished squares with melted white chocolate for a sweeter dessert.
For Halloween Rice Krispie treats, cut the mixture into smaller squares or festive shapes after it has fully set.
Because marshmallows can contain animal-derived gelatin, choose halal-certified marshmallows if preparing this recipe according to halal dietary requirements.