Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats with Brown Butter
on Sep 09, 2016, Updated Jan 01, 2021
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Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats are a delicious seasonal variation on a classic treat that almost everyone in the United States grew up loving. We are excited to show you this fall version of delicious Americana and what’s more, even a kid can make it. In this case, a couple of The Platter Talk Kids!
About these
We put these wonderful dessert bars together as part of an activity with some of our favorite food bloggers. Once every season, we do a “Freaky Friday” post where names among participating food bloggers are secretly exchanged and we are all charged with making a recipe from the site of whoever we are assigned.
Our match was Candi from The Devilish Dish and we made her Browned Butter Pumpkin Pie Spiced Rice Krispie Treats with Sea Salt. Aside from omitting the sea salt in an attempt to make these just a bit healthier, we followed her recipe to the letter and had delicious results. When I say we, I mean myself and Nate and Asher, two of our six boys who are sometimes known as The Platter Talk Kids.
What makes these Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats taste so unique? For one thing, there is browned butter in them which imparts a mellow and slightly nutty flavor. What’s more, the pumpkin pie spice immediately sends these to the fall food category and in a most delicious sense.
What’s in these?
- Butter
- Marshmallows
- Rice Krispies (or similar type cereal)
- Pumpkin Pie Spice
- Sea Salt (Optional to us)
How to make them
- Brown the butter
- Add the marshmallows
- Stir in the pumpkin pie spice
- Add the rice Krispies and stir, stir stir!
Nate and Asher had a great time putting these Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats together and what’s more, we all had a great time munching on them. I have to confess, I was particularly taken with the pumpkin spin on these treats.
These Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats will make the perfect treat for this fall season. Be sure and give them a try and if I may be so bold as to suggest, get your kids in the kitchen! Happy fall to you and thank you for reading Platter Talk. -Dan
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Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats with Brown Butter
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 10.5 ounce bag marshmallows
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 6 cups Rice Krispie cereal
- Maldon sea salt, or any flaky “finishing” sea saltn (Optional)
Instructions
- Grease a 9×9-inch pan with butter or cooking spray and then set aside.
- In a Dutch oven over medium heat, melt the butter. Once the butter is melted, continue to cook until butter starts to brown. The butter will turn a golden brown color and develop a nutty aroma. Watch carefully so it does not burn.
- Stir up any browned bits and add the marshmallows, stirring until melted.
- Stir in the pumpkin pie spice. Remove from heat.
- Once the mixture is well-combined, stir in cereal.
- When mixed, spread into prepared pan and press down evenly. Let cool for 30 minutes.
- Sprinkle with optional Maldon sea salt and cut into squares before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Yummmmm….you put browned butter in anything and I’m on board! It makes everything taste better! I love how this is an updated classic…perfect for school Halloween parties if homemade treats are still allowed!
Great idea to involve children in the cooking process. Nothing like starting them off young to appreciate food and cooking. Such a classic recipe.
Wow, these treats look so good! I can already imagine how good these are with a cup of milk!
Love the idea of Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats – so perfect for this time of year! The Platter Talk Kids did a great job – what a fun and delicious recipe for kids to make!
My kids would so love this, Dan! Thanks for the great idea!
I LOVE this krispie variation, it’s perfect for fall bake sales!
Oh my goodness! Pumpkin spice! My kids would love these, I can’t wait to try them! Brilliant!
Thanks, Kristine. I’m pretty certain that you are right about your kids loving this one!
Love the idea of this, and love seeing the photos of your kids cooking with you! I already have my 13 month old sitting on the counter “helping” me- or throwing random things in my mixing bowl at least. I would have left the sea salt in there 🙂
Our kids would be in the kitchen every night with us, if they had a choice. That said, it’s one of our favorite activities to do with them. Thanks for stopping by for some Platter talk!
I love this time of year when all things pumpkin are begging to be made. Nate and Asher did a great job mixing these fall rice krispie treats up! These will be great to bring to fall gatherings!
What a classic treat for after school. Love the looks on the kids faces making this treat. Pumpkin changes them into something special for fall. Yum! Perfect for Halloween!