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Today you’re getting the real deal.
Real pumpkin puree mixed with melted marshmallow goo*, a whole lotta cinnamon spice and everything nice. Topped with a pretty white chocolate swirl and a pumpkin for good measure.
*I went heavy on the marshmallow goo.
In an effort to not bombard you with pumpkin recipes this fall, I’m trying to keep my cool and limit myself to baking only one pumpkin recipe per week. It’s so hard! I want to throw my beloved pumpkin puree into everything. Even in my macaroni and cheese. And my chili! And even in my smoothies.
I just can’t get enough! Hope you don’t mind. 
While I’ve thrown pumpkin into just about everything recently, I’ve yet to add my favorite autumn ingredient into a rice krispie treat. Another love of mine! Easy and thoughtless to whip up, rice krispie treats have been a go-to staple in my kitchen for years. There’s no science behind ‘em. Melt, stir, press, done. Complicated and time-consuming? Fuh-get-about-it!
Why rice krispie treats are truly the apple of my eye is because they are the perfect “blank canvas” recipe. There’s so much room for creating something showy and unique.
If you want to add some pizazz to your dessert, start with rice krispies and marshmallows.
Salted Caramel Snickers Treats anyone?
With all of this being said, there was an obvious need for a pumpkin rice krispie treat in my recipe box! I hopped right to it. :)
Plain and simple, these are rice krispie treats with pumpkin puree and spices mixed in. There’s only a precise 1/4 cup of pumpkin in the recipe because you don’t want a huge gloppy mess of treats that won’t stick together due to all of the pumpkin’s moisture. Any more pumpkin would create quite the soggy treat. I made sure to boost the spices to make up for the lighter addition of pumpkin puree.
Another tip proven beneficial is to allow the pumpkin/marshmallow mixture to cool before adding in the rice krispies. Usually you can add the cereal right into the hot melted marshmallow, but you’ll want today’s mixture to slightly cool and thicken back up before the cereal goes in.
Get it? Got it. Good. Moving on…
The little white chocolate/pumpkin decoration on top was an afterthought and it’s completely optional. I actually loved these treats plain because they have SO much pumpkin flavor.
But I thought the decoration was completely necessary. I happen to be a tad obsessed with those candy corn mallowcreme little pumpkins, so onto the treats they went. Plus, they’re just so darn cute!
The pumpkin and all of those autumn spices hit all of the right notes, the white chocolate gives the treats some extra flair and the pumpkin candy is the Halloween cherry on top. They are the perfect no-bake treat for a fall day!
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Makes 24 treats. Store in an airtight container up to one week. You could even cut these treats into pumpkin shapes or decorate with regular candy corns. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup canned pumpkin puree (or fresh)
- 1 (10 ounce) bag mini marshmallows
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 6 cups crispy rice cereal
- 2 oz white chocolate candy melts (Or Ghirardelli White Chocolate Baking Bar)
- 24 mallowcreme pumpkins
Instructions
- Generously spray a 9x13 baking pan with non-stick spray. I used an 11x7 because I like thicker treats - go with your preference. Set pan aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add the pumpkin puree and continue to cook until it is warmed through. Fold marshmallows, stirring frequently until almost completely melted. Stir in vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt, and remove from heat.
- Allow the marshmallow mixture to cool for 20 minutes or until it is at room temperature (failure to cool the mixture will result in soggy rice krispie treats.) Add the cereal and stir until combined.
- Pour mixture into prepared baking pan and gently spread out evenly. I sprayed the back of a large spatula with non-stick spray and gently pressed the mixture without packing it down. Allow to set for about 30 minutes before cutting into squares.
Notes
adapted from The Kitchn
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I’ve been browsing through the hundreds of rice krispie treat recipes and I think I finally found the one I want to make! This screams fall, Sally!
baker street recently posted..Nutella Espresso Cheesecake
I’m glad you found a winner AND that my treats stood out to you
Yay! Just yesterday I was at the store wondering if I would be able to find a pumpkin crispies recipe
Ahh! so glad Lizzie, perfect timing then!
You never cease to amaze me with how AWESOME all your goodies look! These are such a perfect fall and/or Halloween treat. Love the look of them!!
Colleen @ What’s Baking in the Barbershop?! recently posted..Just Poppin’ In…
that means a lot to me Colleen, you are SO sweet! I’m glad you like how they look, I tried to make them super festive.
These might just be the prettiest rice krispie treats I’ve ever seen! I love the decorations. And they sound wonderful.
Jen @ Savory Simple recently posted..Cookie Butter Streusel Cake
I have something similar on my radar. Sometimes we think alike, Sally! Love candy corn pumpkins too! Only one pumpkin recipe a week? Is that a step in pumpkin addicts recovery
Laura Dembowski recently posted..White Chocolate Candy Corn Blondies and Giveaway!
Lol trying to take a step back form all the pumpkin, yes! Thanks Laura
This is amazing and so, so creative! Never would have ever thought to make a pumpkin flavored Rice Krispie treat. And who doesn’t love Rice Krispie treats? All your pumpkin recipes come in handy because I have more than half a can of pumpkin just sitting in my fridge, so of course I shouldn’t let it go to waste. Keep them coming!!
Hi Sally-
Love this post! Usually pin your photos too!
What is the recipe for the squiggle icing on top of these treats?
Thanks so much!
hi Dana! Thank you! The white chocolate glaze drizzled on the rice krispie treats is listed in the recipe list. thank you
These are SO cute, great idea Sally!! Festive and easy, I love it. My favourite no-bake treat would have to still be cookie dough truffles…soooooo good!
Anna @ hiddenponies recently posted..Furniture Friday: TV WALL UNIT
You just CANNOT go wrong with those cookie dough truffles!
Sally I LOVE RKTreasts! They are one of my fave things to make, simple, fast, and a nostalgic fave, no matter what! These look perfect with the pumpkin and fall spices and my RKTs must be ooey and gooey and squishy. No dense over-cereal’ed little rocks need apply
Yours are exactly the way I want mine!
Averie @ Averie Cooks recently posted..Pina Colada Dip
Love these, they are so seasonally perfect and adorable!
Donna @ The Slow Roasted Italian recently posted..Meat Lover’s 4 Layer Pizza Dip (with variations) – TWO POST FRIDAY
Thank you Donna!
Please, never step back from the pumpkin. The treats you make when you’re going pumpkin-crazy are incredible! I love these. So much. And I love even more that you prefer your krispies super ultra gooey, like me. Whyyy can’t we be neighbors?!
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel recently posted..The Friday Roundup!
Hayley! Thanks girl. Oh man I wish we could be neighbors! I could borrow your cute jewelry and raid your pantry of baking ingredients
I almost bought these little pumpkins at the store yesterday and didn’t – what is wrong with me??!! hahaa These are so cute
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes recently posted..Grandma’s Italian Lasagna and a Memory
These are adorable, Sally! i love the little pumpkins on top too!
Cassie recently posted..Greek Yogurt Swirl Salted Fudge Brownies
Amazing, Sally! These are too darn cute, and I’m sure my little niece and nephews would go nuts over these! I’d go crazy for them too
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious recently posted..Sloppy Joes with Avocado and Fried Egg
I just love everything you make. Who would have thought? Pumpkin in rice krispie treats… two of my favorite things!
Jenna@LittleKitchenBigFlavors recently posted..Curried Butternut Squash & Apple Soup
Thanks so much Jenna! They are two of my favorites as well. So wonderful combined.
omg i cannot get enough of this. i seriously am about to go make these!! i LOVE it!! i also dig that you went extra on the marshmallow goo! my fav is biting into them and watching that stringy marshmallowy goodness pull away from the rice krispies! mmm
Julie @ Table for Two recently posted..Chocolate Donuts with Salted Caramel Icing
lol same here Julie – the marshmallow strings are the BEST part, I aim for those EVERY time!!
I’m so impressed that you made this work!!!
I tried to add pumpkin to crispy treats one time and it was a complete failure. Will have to try it again!
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Marshmallows and pumpkin are made for one another – what a fun twist on the classic. I’m with you – pumpkin is in everything I make this time of year!
Jess recently posted..Singapore: A Second Visit
Jess! We are so alike, I’m having trouble NOT putting pumpkin into EVERYTHING hehe.
oh I love the little pumpkin toppers! you cant go wrong with RKT
Shirley@bells-bakery recently posted..Halloween Witches Fingers
I couldn’t agree more, Shirley! I thought the pumpkin candies were a cute touch
Oh my, these look and sound awesome. Drool-fest awesome! I’m loving those little pumpkin toppers too, what are they? I need some of these, stat.
Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} recently posted..Bloody Brains Cupcakes
Hey Lisa! They are candy corn pumpkins, AKA mallowcreme pumpkins. Not sure if they are only available in the US? I’m going to assume so.
Putting it in chili and mac n cheese? GENIUS. My family hates pumpkin. What a sneaky way to make them eat it and then say “HA HA YOU LIKED IT!”
LOVE these krispie treats. Awesome Sally!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust recently posted..Whatever Friday
Dorothy, you’ve gotta try pumpkin mac n cheese! Very very sneaky way to throw pumpkin in their face, they won’t be able to resist.
I’m making these! So adorable. We love the pumpkins and candy corn at our house. Great photos too.
Sara recently posted..More Pics…Oct. 13th 2012
Sara, thank you for the photo compliment! I hope you enjoy the treats.
These are awesome. It must be really yummy!
Vera Zecevic – Cupcakes Garden recently posted..Rainbow Buttermilk Lemon Cupcakes with Rainbow Cream Cheese Frosting by Food Is My Life
Once again, VERY clever, Sally! I LOVE those candy pumpkins too! Yummers!
Super clear photos too. Keep up the great work, Sally!
Laura (Got Chocolate) recently posted..RECIPE: Dark Chocolate Chip Bran Muffins
thank you for the photo compliment Laura! those pumpkin candies are the best… so adorable on goodies!
I am so glad you are having trouble NOT putting pumpkin into everything you make because now we have these awesome treats!!! Extra marshmallow, pumpkin, and white candy melts…they sound incredible!!!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life recently posted..Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownie Pie
These sound SO good – I don’t think i’ve ever seen rice krispie treats like this – sooo creative! I wish I could get my hands on a few right now. =)
amy @ fearless homemaker recently posted..skillet breakfast potatoes with bacon + caramelized onions
These look SO good.
Ahaha! Don’t limit yourself to one a week. It’s fall. Go crazy!!
Jess recently posted..Black and White Cream Cheese Brownies
Thank you Jess! You are right… I need to just embrace pumpkin and go wild! lol
Marshmallows and pumpkin sound like a great connection. I have a small obsession with pumpkin lately
and your pictures look sooo delicious.
Marta @ I love breakfast recently posted..Cinnamon porridge with caramel figs and cream
delicious photos, thank you for that Marta!
Your picture says it all! It never occurred to me to just mix the pumpkin right in! Brilliant idea. Can’t wait to try this myself!
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Thanks Tanya! Let me know how you like them
I love this. Please link it to my linky party & anything else you have to share. It just went live a little early
Thanks, Peggy. http://diycraftyprojects.com/2012/10/whatcha-work-up-wednesday-5-linky-parties-are-back.html
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Thanks Peggy!
OMG, so cute! I love this dessert for Halloween!!
Rachael {SimplyFreshCooking} recently posted..Apples and Peanut Butter with Toasted Whole Wheat Berry Flakes & Flaxseed
Hi Rachael! I’m glad you like it – I actually just made another batch yesterday!
I love to eat pumpkin spiced goodies all year round. These are very yummy!
That’s great to hear Heather! I eat pumpkin year round as well. Glad I am not the only one! Pumpkin knows no seasons!
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