When I think of Fall I think of many things like: Leaves falling and changing colours, warm clothes, hot chocolate, and of course warm treats! One of my favorite treats in the world is Rice Krispies. They are super easy to make, and you can make them in a variety of ways. My favorite is at Christmas time using the red and green krispies… But do you know what else is pretty awesome?
Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats. I know, I know I’m not much of a fan of pumpkin myself but pretty much everyone else in the world is. So, these would be great treats to have for a get together, a girls night in or to even give to a teacher for a lovely teachers gift. They look pretty awesome too.
Now, what is your favorite kind of Rice Krispie treat? These are pretty easy to make, and are a perfect treat for this Fall weather!
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 10-ounce bag mini marshmallows
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 6 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips, melted
Instructions:
- Place a few layers of paper towels in a bowl and spoon the pumpkin puree over them. Let this sit while you get all the remaining ingredients ready. * see note
- Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside. You could also use butter.
- In a deep pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the marshmallows and stir.
- When the marshmallows are partially melted, add the pumpkin, spices, salt and vanilla and stir to combine.
- Turn the heat down to low and continue to slowly stir until all of the marshmallows are melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Remove the pot from the heat and allow the mixture to cool for about 15 minutes.
- When the mixture has cooled, pour in the cereal and stir well to thoroughly combine.
- Pour the mixture into your prepared dish and gently press it into an even layer. I use damp (not wet) fingertips to do this, which makes it much easier!
- Let the treats sit for at least 30 minutes to firm up. You can also put this in the refrigerator to speed this up.
- To serve, cut into squares and drizzle with white chocolate.
For the white chocolate drizzle:
Add the white chocolate chips to a microwave safe dish and cook on high for 20 seconds. Stir and repeat until the chocolate is smooth. If necessary, add 1/4 teaspoon of shortening or coconut oil to smooth it out.
Allow the chocolate to slightly cool and pour it into a Ziploc baggie. Snip off the very tip of one corner, so that you can easily drizzle it.
Notes:
Pumpkin has a lot of moisture, which can ruin this recipe, so don’t skip the first step. My paper towels were completely soaked after only ten minutes.
If you like a thicker treat, you can use a slightly small dish.
I dare you to make a batch and not eat them all. Aren’t they a gorgeous Fall colour too? I just think they look amazing and like the perfect Fall treat!
Spill it, are you a Pumpkin Spice fan? Do you think you’d enjoy these treats?
YES please! I love pumpkin flavored anything, but it’s always better in a dessert ;)
I honestly haven’t tasted any pumpkin spice food yet. I think it’s not that common here. But I do love rice krispies! I haven’t really thought about making rice krispie treats.. saving this one up on my to-bake list for December! ????
I think you’ll like pumpkin spice a lot. I wish it was more common year round!
Ohh what a great idea – I totally admit I love rice krispie treats yum. x
Definitely making these! Rice Krispy treats are my fave. Thanks for sharing :)
These sounds so yummy. I can’t wait to make this recipe. I love anything pumpkin.
This looks amazing? I have tried a peppermint rice crispy treat recipe for Christmas and am definitely going to be trying these out this weekend!
My daughter loves pumpkin spice anything. I bet she would love these too.
OMG, pumpkin on all the old favorites! I would have never thought of this! But it is perfect for this pumpkin season!
thanks,
mitch
YUP! SOOOO Making these! Oh my gosh these look like they came from heaven. (I MIGHT like pumpkin)
OOH, those must be so yummy. I love anything pumpkin for fall. Good tip in straining the pumpkin before adding so it doesn’t get too runny….
My daughter loves pumpkin and she loves Rice Krispies, so I know this is perfect for her. I cannot wait to make it for her.
I love everything pumpkin. This is a great way to incorporate it into rice krispie treats.
These look so good! I love the idea of putting some pumpkin into the rice krispies like this.
I totally need to make some of these. I’m loving the pumpkin spice flavor right now.
I do like some things with pumpkin spice. I myself made pumpkin spice rice krispies treats recently, but used the pumpkin spice marshmallows. Easy peasy and tasty.
I love the twist on Rice Krispie treats! Must make these with the kiddos!
What a great seasonal twist on a delicious classic. I was just telling my husband that I wanted to make rice cereal treats and since he’s gluten free, he was thrilled.
I haven’t had Rice Krispie Treats in forever. These pumpkin flavored ones sound fabulous.
This sounds like a yummy treat. We love pumpkin spice and rice crispies. I can’t wait to try your recipe.
I love to cook with pumpkin. These look so delicious and easy to make. I will have to try this recipe for dessert tomorrow night. I am sure they will be a big hit.
This is a great way to change up rice crispy treats. I love pumpkin flavors. I am excited to try this recipe.
Oh yum. Rice Krispies treats with a twist. I love pumpkin spice and thanks for this recipe that is so easy to follow.
I love the pumpkin twist on an old classic. Sadly I bake often and have no issues but I can not make Rice Krispies treats for anything. I burn the marshmallows every time and after years of failed attempts have given up and just buy them.
Rice Krispie treats are one of my favorites. This only makes them better!
Yes, I am a pumpkin spice fan. The treats look tantalizing. I appreciate the note about soaking the water from the pumpkin puree, because these look like a delicious treat to make.
They look yummy but don’t seem to hard to make. Perfect fall treat.
Those look so yummy! I will have to surpise my kids with these very soon!
YUMMY, this looks so good and awesome for the season. This would also be fun for the kiddos lunches.
Pumpkin seems to be everywhere right now. I just tried french toast with it… So this would be a great recipe to try next.
Oh these look and sound yummy! We love Rice Krispie Treats, this is definitely a fun way to kick it up!
Sign me up! I need these in my life!! They look amazing!!! Love the drizzle on top- such a nice touch.
You said pumpkin spice. Im down for anything with pumpkin spice! Yum
I must be the only one who doesn’t like pumpkin flavored stuff, I just can’t! lol This would be great to make the teachers though, they’d enjoy them!
That’s a great way to incorporate the yummy goodness of Rice Krispie Treats into the holiday. I love pumpkin spice!
I love pumpkin anything! I love to do pumpkin recipes this time of the year.
What a great season flavor for these treats. So yummy.
I love rice krispies treats. This is a great way to infuse a little fall flavor into them.
What a fantastic idea and treat! For all the pumpkin recipes out there I’ve never seen a rice crispie treat with pumking! Genius.
For some reason I am not a fan of pumpkin, but I am down for the krispies treats part! :-)
Perfect way to spruce up a beloved treat for fall! I can’t wait to make these with my kids
YUMMY! I love pumpkin spice! This would be perfect for our Fun Fall Fest!
YUM!! Lil m and I are going to pack a back and come have snack time with you and the kids today! :)
I’m a total pumpkin spice fan! These look to die for!!! I actually never knew you could let the pumpkin mix sit on a paper towel before… learn something new everyday I guess.