*Disclaimer: this post is sponsored by Kellogg’s, but all thoughts and opinions (and recipe-hehe) are my own. :)
Have you seen this adorable Rice Krispies commercial? Sometimes I really miss commercials (we don’t watch TV), so it’s nice that the good ones are available online whenever I choose to watch them.
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It’s true, they are so gentle on your tummy, which I know because I’m pregnant and a pregnant tummy can be awfully sensitive sometimes. Although I lucked out in the morning sickness department, even I have food aversions and prefer Rice Krispies over a flavorful meal once in a while. They are just so good! They also supply a surprising amount of nutrition, despite consisting mainly of rice. Have you ever looked at a nutrition label for these babies? Gotta love that they’re low in calories as well.
The ingredients for my treats. Still easy to digest…maybe not as nutritious. ;)
Anyway, after watching the commercial, I realized just how long it’s been since I’ve made Rice Krispies treats! I had a special reason to make these, as well as the Pretzel Pumpkins yesterday, but I’ll share that with you later.
Although I love to bake, there is something really satisfying about combining a few ingredients and having a delicious treat to enjoy without ever having to turn on the oven. Rice Krispies treats are my favorite no-bake treat, and I love coming up with new & fun recipes for them. These were inspired by the Pumpkin Spice Mallows that are cropping up in stores lately, combined with my favorite recipe for Brown Butter Crispy Treats. They are so simple and delicious!
Brown Butter Pumpkin Spice Krispies Treats
Printable recipe
Printable recipe with picture
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus extra for the pan
1 10-ounce bag Pumpkin Spice Mallows
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 cups Rice Krispies cereal (about half a 12-ounce box)
1 cube of vanilla almond bark/candy coating (for optional drizzle)
Line a 9-inch square cake pan with 2-inch sides with foil, letting some hang over the edge. (You can also use a 9×13 pan if you prefer thinner treats.) Butter the foil and set aside.
In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the butter turns amber in color, and the solids have separated and turned a chocolate brown. Turn off the heat and stir in the salt and the Pumpkin Spice Mallows. Continue to stir until the marshmallows have melted completely and the mixture is smooth. Remove the pot from the stove and stir in the cereal until well coated, then quickly spread into prepared pan and press down using a silicone spatula or a piece of waxed paper that has been sprayed with oil.
Once the bars are completely cool, use the foil overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. If desired, melt the almond bark in a small microwave safe bowl – microwaving for 1 minute at 50% power, then turning over and cutting in half, and microwaving another minute at 50% power, stirring well until smooth. You might need an additional 10 seconds or so to get it completely smooth but be careful not to overheat it or it will seize up. Spoon into a disposable pastry bag or small Ziploc bag and snip a bit off the tip (or corner for the Ziploc bag) and use a sweeping motion while gently squeezing to drizzle over the top of the treats. Allow to set, then cut into squares.
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Salted Brown Butter Crispy Treats
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Veronica's Cornucopia 
Oh how clever you are! Your treats are just beautiful with their criss crossed frosting drizzled over the top. Love your other recipes for Rice Crispy treats too. YUM! Enjoy a lovely weekend Dearie. XO
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Thanks, it was wonderful!
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Yum! These look so good, Veronica! I absolutely adore homemade Rice Krispie treats, but I can’t stand the kind that come in packages. I wonder why that is? I feel like making a batch now!
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I’m with you 100% Jorie. The packaged ones are awful by comparison!! Homemade all the way.
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These all look so good. I’m especially interested in the gingerbread version.
Lillian
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That one is really good and I didn’t even like gingerbread when I made them! I do now but I’m proof that non-gingerbread lovers would like them too.
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You are so naughty! These are too good not to try… think I know what I’ll be making on Sunday afternoon, now :)
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teehee!
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Such a great recipe! I really need to try these soon!
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Yes, you do. :)
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Yup – insulin worthy!! I haven’t made rice krispie treats since Hannah was little!
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Isn’t that a crime or something? ;)
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I have got to get my hands on some Pumpkin Spice Mallows. Where did you find them?
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They have them at all the grocery stores here in Wichita, including Walmart. They are on the same aisle with the regular marshmallows.
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Rice krispies are definitely a nostalgic pleasure for me! Especially in treat form!
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We didn’t have Rice Krispies growing up but I do really love them now. Don’t buy them a lot b/c I prefer more fiber in my cereal, but for some reason simple puffed rice is so good to me. :) Can’t decide whether I like them better with milk or in treat form – it’s all good to me. :)
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What a fun treat Veronica, you’ve definitely taken a plain-jane snack to something special!
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Note to self, I need more rice krispies in my life! These pumpkin spice and cake batter sound to die for! I bet baby is rolling all over with his happy self in your belly =) Happy weekend, mama!
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teehee! Sometimes I wonder if he isn’t rolling around b/c he doesn’t approve of some of the things I eat – lol.
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So creative – simple pleasures are sometimes the best!
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So true!
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Veronica, I’ve read sponsored posts where everything sounded “pre-written and approved.” It was nice to see your personality throughout and the pumpkin spiced treats look delish. Thanks for the commercial, too (awwww…that was adorable!) — we don’t have TV either.
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Oh thank you! I was nervous about it as I’ve never had a post sponsored before and I didn’t want to seem like a sell-out. lol! But I didn’t have to do anything but use the video in my post and I told them I’d be using it for a krispies treats recipe. Worked out great, and we can use the extra money for baby!
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I must give these a try! Do you know I have a really hard time making good rice krispie squares? lol I can bake all kinds of things, but have a hard time making these just right. Love how big yours came out!
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Too funny Renee! These are much higher in butter and I think they’d be harder to mess up b/c they aren’t as sticky.
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i need to try these!
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I literally JUST bought some of those pumpkin marshmallows yesterday with a Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treat recipe in mind!! Great minds think alike :)
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