These Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats merge the ooey gooey sweetness of a class Rice Krispie Treats with the rich delicious fall spices. Thee is something so special about pumpkin spice on a chilly fall day. It feels like a big hug.
So imagine cinnamon, nutmeg and that little hit of cloves all wrapped in a marshmallowy chewy treat. These pumpkin spice rice crispy treats are perfect for a Thanksgiving dessert table or a Halloween party. To make these extra special we drizzle them with white chocolate on top.
They are festive and tasty!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Easy to Make – This is one of those recipes that you can make with the kiddos and make it a special occasion. It also only has a few basic ingredients.
Perfect for Fall – This is a perfect fall flavored treat. It has pumpkin spice, white chocolate and pure pumpkin puree. It embodies all of the flavors that we want each fall.
Make ahead – This is a perfect make-ahead Thanksgiving treat. It stores nicely and it only takes a few minutes to put together.
Super versatile – You can add in various flavors and change it up a bit. For example, add in some cinnamon or nutmeg. Pull out your favorite fall spice and experiment but don’t use too many at once. You could even drizzle this with dark chocolate if you prefer. Have fun with it.
How To Make Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats
Ingredients
- Butter
- Pumpkin puree
- Mini marshmallows
- Pumpkin pie spice
- Vanilla extract
- Rice Krispies cereal
- White melting chocolate
Step-By-Step
Step 1: The first step is to melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, reduce the heat to as low as possible.
Step 2: Remove 1 tablespoon of the butter and pour it into an 11×7-inch pan, brushing it edge to edge to grease the pan.
Step 3: Add the pumpkin puree to the melted butter, stirring until smooth and well-incorporated. Cook on low, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute until the pumpkin is hot.
Step 4: Stir in the marshmallows and cook on low, stirring constantly, until fully melted.
Step 5: Remove from heat and mix in the pumpkin pie spice and vanilla extract.
Step 6: In a large mixing bowl, combine the Rice Krispies with the pumpkin marshmallow mixture.
Step 7: Quickly mix to evenly coat the cereal before it starts to set, then scoop into the prepared 11×7-inch pan. Use a buttered spatula to spread it out evenly.
Step 8: Chill the Rice Krispies treats in the refrigerator for 1 hour, or until fully set.
Step 9: Remove the Rice Krispies treats from the pan and place on a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to cut into 12 squares.
Step 10: Melt the white chocolate according to package directions. Use a spoon to drizzle the melted chocolate over the treats. For quicker setting, refrigerate the treats, or allow them to set at room temperature (about 30 minutes).
Storage Tips
How long will they last? They will last for 3 days in the refrigerator. Remember that these have pumpkin puree, so they are a bit differen than your traditional rice krispies treats.
Airtight container: Store these cut up pumpkin rice treats in an airtight container to prevent them from drying out. This way the flavor will keep and they won’t dry out as well.
Serving Preperation Tip: When you are ready to serve these pumpkin treats remove them from the fridge and allow them to sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
Yes, you can freeze them: If you want to keep them fresh even longer, you can freeze these. To do so wrap each one of them individually in plastic wrap and then put them in a freezer bag or container. Defrost them in the fridge for 24 hours prior to serving.
Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats
A delightful fall twist on a classic treat! These Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats are infused with pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and topped with a white chocolate drizzle for a perfect seasonal dessert.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 (10 ounce) bag mini marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 cups Rice Krispies
- 2 ounces white melting chocolate or vanilla candy melts
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low, then remove 1 tablespoon of the butter and pour it into an 11x7-inch pan, brushing it edge to edge to grease the pan.
- Add the pumpkin puree to the melted butter, stirring until smooth and well-incorporated. Cook on low, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute until the pumpkin is hot.
- Stir in the marshmallows and cook on low, stirring constantly, until fully melted. Remove from heat and mix in the pumpkin pie spice and vanilla extract.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the Rice Krispies with the pumpkin marshmallow mixture. Quickly mix to evenly coat the cereal before it starts to set, then scoop into the prepared 11x7-inch pan. Use a buttered spatula to spread it out evenly.
- Chill the Rice Krispies treats in the refrigerator for 1 hour, or until fully set.
- Remove the Rice Krispies treats from the pan and place on a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to cut into 12 squares.
- Melt the white chocolate according to package directions. Use a spoon to drizzle the melted chocolate over the treats. For quicker setting, refrigerate the treats, or allow them to set at room temperature (about 30 minutes).
Notes
- A light dusting of pumpkin pie spice over the white chocolate drizzle can add a nice touch.
- If pumpkin pie spice is not available, use cinnamon, or make a quick blend with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
- Be sure to use a white chocolate or “vanilla candy coating” that is meant to be melted. White chocolate chips do not melt well.
- Store treats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days to keep them fresh.