Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats
Enjoy the cozy flavors of fall with these easy Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats made with pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, and browned butter for a rich, delicious twist on a classic dessert.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 10
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 16 squares 1x
- Category: dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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3 Tablespoons salted butter
1/4 cup pumpkin puree
1 10 oz. bag marshmallows
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
6 cups crispy rice cereal
2 oz. white chocolate chips or candy melts, melted, optional
Instructions
- Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper or foil and lightly grease with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Melt the butter in a very large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Once melted, stir the butter continuously while you continue cooking it for another 5-8 minutes until the butter is golden and smells nutty.
- Immediately add the pumpkin puree and marshmallows. Stir the mixture with a rubber spatula until the marshmallows are completely melted.
- Remove from the heat and add in the vanilla extract and pumpkin pie spice and stir until combined. Let cool for 15 minutes.
- Add in the crispy rice cereal and stir until fully combined.
- Use a buttered spatula or wax paper to evenly press mixture the prepared pan. Let sit at room temperature to set for at least an hour.
- Cut into squares and serve.