Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats

Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats bring the flavors of Fall to your favorite sweet treat! Super easy to make and a unique holiday dessert everyone will love!

Everyone loves the flavor of real pumpkin, especially during the Fall. The next time you head to the grocery store, pick up pumpkin pie spice for a simple way to take classic rice krispie treats and make them festive! This easy recipe is one of my favorite pumpkin treats to make around Halloween or Thanksgiving. 

Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats

Yields: 12-15 treats (using a 9×9 inch pan)

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cool Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• Nonstick Cooking spray
• 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
• ¼ cup pure pumpkin puree
• 1 (10 oz.) bag of mini marshmallows
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 6 cups crispy rice cereal
• 2 oz. white chocolate

Directions:

Choose your desired size baking pan (I used a 9×9, but for thinner treats, use 11×7 or 13×9) and spray generously with nonstick cooking spray.

In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in pumpkin puree and cook until warmed through. Fold in marshmallows, stirring frequently until melted. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.

Let the marshmallow mixture cool at room temperature for 20 minutes (cooling helps avoid soggy treats). Add the crispy rice cereal and stir until combined.

Pour mixture into a prepared baking pan, spread out evenly, and gently press down with a rubber spatula. Refrigerate to set for at least 1 hour. Cut into squares and drizzle with melted white chocolate. The white chocolate drizzle is optional. 

Store in an airtight container for up to one week.

Tips and Variations:

• Consider adding orange food coloring if you’d like a deeper orange color for your cereal treat. 
• Use a piping bag to have more control over the white chocolate drizzle. 
• Use a square pan if you want crispier edges. 
• For extra texture, crush in a layer of Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Golden Grahams, or cereal bars.  
• It’s best to use nonstick pans for this recipe. 
• Additionally, use parchment paper when molding to make clean up easier. 
• Serve with a pumpkin spice latte. 

Pumpkin spice rice krispies are perfect for fall festivities because they have the flavor of pumpkin pie but without all the hard work. The next time you receive a Halloween party invite, be sure to make this rice krispie treat recipe. 

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How do you like this twist on a classic treat? Something you’d like to try out? There’s just something so delicious about adding pumpkin spice flavor to rice krispie cereal! The perfect dessert to make for family and friends during pumpkin season.