Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats are the perfect rice krispie treats for fall! Packed with pumpkin, this simple no-bake dessert is easy and delicious!
We love Rice Krispie treats, especially since there are many fun variations. Mix in a little bit of pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice, and then add a white chocolate drizzle to make a no-bake dessert that is perfect for fall!
It’s no secret that we love Rice Krispie Treats! Here are a few reasons why:
- So easy to make! Rice Krispie Treats only require a few ingredients and take about 5 minutes to prepare. Just set them up for about an hour and they are ready to eat – no baking required!
- So many variations. Even though I love traditional Rice Krispie Treats, I also love how easy it is to change them up a little bit.
- They are delicious! I make a lot of desserts, but Rice Krispie Treats are still one of my all-time favorites and every time I make them for a party, they are devoured in minutes.
HOW DO YOU KEEP RICE KRISPIE TREATS SOFT?
Here are several ways to keep rice krispie treats soft. They’re simple but effective!
- Make sure to not use stale marshmallows. Seriously. Rice Krispie Treats are not the treat to use up those old, hard marshmallows! Recently purchased marshmallows work best.
- Watch that you don’t overcook. You want to heat the marshmallows just until they are melted, not any longer than that!
- Always remember the butter. The marshmallow-butter combination helps keep the treats soft and chewy, so don’t leave it out or reduce the measurement.
- Don’t chill in the refrigerator. Even if you want them to set quickly, I find this just dries the marshmallow treats out more quickly.
- Don’t press the mixture too firmly in the pan. The harder you press, the more hard and dry the rice krispie treats will be.
- Store in an airtight container on the countertop and eat within 2 days for best results!
Ingredients in Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats
Mini marshmallows – Just 10 ounces of mini marshmallows are needed in the recipe. You can also use 10 ounces of large marshmallows, but they take a little longer to melt.
Butter – You will need 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) of butter. I always use salted butter, but I’m sure unsalted would work just fine as well.
Rice Krispie cereal – You will need 6 cups of crispy rice cereal (Rice Krispies).
Pumpkin puree – Just 1/4 cup of pumpkin adds a lot of pumpkin flavor. Make sure to use plain pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling!
Vanilla extract – Just a teaspoon of vanilla extract adds quite a bit of flavor. The higher the quality of the vanilla, the better.
Pumpkin pie spice – Pumpkin pie spice makes everything taste better in the fall. It is a delicious blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice. If you don’t have any on hand, it’s easy to make your own.
White chocolate candy melts – The drizzle on top is completely optional, but it makes this simple dessert look a little fancier (and it tastes delicious too)!
How to make Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats
Prepare a 9×13 baking dish by spraying with non-stick spray or rubbing with butter. Set aside.
In a large pan, melt the butter and marshmallows over low heat until melted, stirring constantly. Be careful not to overheat, as the mixture will burn easily.
Remove from heat, and add pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla. Stir to combine.
Add cereal and stir well to combine. Make sure to coat all the cereal in the marshmallow mixture.
Transfer to the prepared baking dish and gently press down with a rubber spatula to flatten and evenly distribute into the dish.
Cool for 30 minutes to an hour or until set. Slice into 12 squares.
Melt white candy melts in the microwave (according to package directions) and then drizzle over the top of the cooled squares.
Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats
Ingredients
- 10 oz mini marshmallows
- 6 cups Rice Krispie cereal
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- white chocolate candy melts optional
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×13 baking dish by spraying with non-stick spray or rubbing with butter. Set aside.
- In a large pan, melt the butter and marshmallows over low heat until melted, stirring constantly. Be careful not to overheat, as the mixture will burn easily.
- Remove from heat, and add pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla. Stir to combine.
- Add cereal and stir well to combine. Make sure to coat all the cereal in the marshmallow mixture.
- Transfer to the prepared baking dish and gently press down with a rubber spatula to flatten and evenly distribute into the dish.
- Cool for 30 minutes to an hour or until set. Slice into 12 squares.
- Melt white candy melts in the microwave (according to package directions) and then drizzle over the top of the cooled squares.
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HOW DO I KEEP MY RICE KRISPIE TREATS FROM STICKING AND CREATING A MARSHMALLOW MESS?
I always coat my rubber spatula with a little bit of butter or non-stick cooking spray and then mixing my Krispie Treats is so much easier! You can also spray the mixing bowl you use and of course, spray the 9×13 with non-stick cooking spray or coat it with butter too.
I find the easiest way to do this is to stick my hand in a plastic sandwich bag as if it were a glove. Press your covered fingers in a little bit of softened butter and then spread that all over the pan. You can do the same thing to press the mixture into the pan.
HOW TO MAKE PUMPKIN PIE SPICE
Pumpkin Pie spice is a fall staple. It is easy to find near the other spices at the store, but if you don’t have any on hand, it’s super simple to make your own. To make one teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice, mix together 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ginger, 1/8 tsp nutmeg, and 1/4 tsp of allspice.
MORE DELICIOUS PUMPKIN DESSERT RECIPES TO TRY:
- PUMPKIN CHIFFON PIE
- SKINNY PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE
- PUMPKIN FUDGE TRUFFLES
- PUMPKIN CINNAMON ROLLS
- NO-BAKE PUMPKIN COOKIES
- PUMPKIN OREO BALLS
- NO CHURN PUMPKIN ICE CREAM
- PUMPKIN LAVA CAKE
- PUMPKIN PIE DIP
- PUMPKIN SPICE BARS
- PUMPKIN MARSHMALLOW BUNDT CAKE
- PUMPKIN SLAB PIE
- GLAZED PUMPKIN OATMEAL COOKIES
Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats are the perfect rice krispie treats for fall! Packed with pumpkin, this simple no-bake dessert is easy and delicious!
Delia A Foret says
Omg they’re so delicious. I will be making shine more of this for Thanksgiving. This was a trial run.
Jessica says
Love it Delia!! Thank you!