Description

What says fall better than a dessert with pumpkin? Everyone loves Rice Krispie Treats, but this adds more delicious fall flavor to the old classic treats.

Ingredients

• 3 T. unsalted butter
• 1/8 to 1/4 c. canned pumpkin puree
• 10 oz. bag mini marshmallows plus 1 c.
• 1/4 t. pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 t. ground cinnamon
• pinch of allspice
• pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
• pinch of kosher salt
• 6 c. crispy rice cereal

Steps

1. Butter a 9 x 13 inch or an 8 x 11 baking dish for a taller treat.
2. In a heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat; add pumpkin puree; continue to cook until warmed through. Fold in 10 oz. marshmallows; stir frequently until almost completely melted. Stir in vanilla, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg and salt; remove from heat.
3. Allow marshmallow mixture to cool 10 minutes; fold in the remaining 1 c. marshmallows. Continue to cool mixture for another 20 - 25 minutes until it is at room temperature. Failure to cool the mixture will result in soggy rice crispy treats. Add the puffed rice cereal; stir, using a silicone spatula, until combined.