Rice Krispie Treat Varieties: 3 Glorious Recipes
Explore creative and delicious Rice Krispie Treat Varieties, including festive gingerbread flavors perfect for any occasion. Learn how to make them gluten-free, dairy-free, or vegan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp cloves (optional)
- 10 oz mini marshmallows (or vegan version)
- 6 cups crisp rice cereal (ensure gluten-free if needed)
- Optional: holiday sprinkles, melted white chocolate for topping
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat.
- Stir in molasses and brown sugar until combined.
- Add cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. Stir until the mixture becomes fragrant.
- Pour in marshmallows and stir until smooth and fully melted.
- Remove from heat and stir in the crisp rice cereal until evenly coated.
- Press the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Cool completely, then slice or cut into desired shapes.
- Add decorative toppings like sprinkles or a drizzle of white chocolate if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh marshmallows for the best gooey texture.
- Avoid overheating the mixture; low and slow is recommended.
- Grease your spatula or hands when pressing the mixture to prevent sticking.
- Work quickly once the cereal is added to prevent hardening.
- For gluten-free treats, choose certified gluten-free crisp rice cereal brands.
- These treats can be frozen for up to 1 month if wrapped tightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
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