Thanksgiving Rice Krispies Treats
Thanksgiving Rice Krispies Treats are a delicious, adorable last-minute holiday dessert. Pumpkin pie spice adds a special touch to this chewy treat.
Ingredients
For the "Crust":
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter
- 18 marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon maple extract
- 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
For the "Pie Filling":
- 2 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter
- 25 marshmallows
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 8 drops orange food coloring or 5 drops yellow plus 3 drops red
- 4 cups Rice Krispies cereal
For Garnish:
- 24 mini marshmallows optional
Instructions
Make the "Crust":
- Spray bottom and sides of 9-inch cake pan with cooking spray. In medium saucepot, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add marshmallows and maple extract and stir until fully combined and smooth.
- Remove from heat. Add Rice Krispies and stir until cereal is fully coated in marshmallow mixture.
- Pour the mixture into the cake pan, and press the mixture against sides of pan to form the "crust" of the pie (about one inch thick). Leave the middle of the pan empty for the "filling."
Make the "Pie Filling":
- In clean medium saucepot, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until fully combined and smooth. Add pumpkin pie spice and food coloring and stir until fully incorporated.
- Remove from heat. Add Rice Krispies and stir until cereal is fully coated in marshmallow mixture.
- Pour filling into center of cake pan, and press until flattened and completely filling in the inside of the pan up to the "crust."
- Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes to set before cutting into 8 slices, like a pie. Garnish each slice with 3 mini marshmallows to resemble whipped cream.
Notes
- Home Chef Tip: When pressing the Rice Krispies mixtures into the cake pan, spray a piece of parchment paper with cooking spray and press using the parchment paper. This prevents the mixture from sticking to your hands.
Calories: 272kcal, Carbohydrates: 53g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 15mg, Sodium: 162mg, Potassium: 38mg, Fiber: 0.2g, Sugar: 25g, Vitamin A: 1806IU, Vitamin C: 16mg, Calcium: 8mg, Iron: 8mg
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