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Gingerbread Spiced Rice Krispie Treats

Soft and chewy marshmallow cereal bars infused with warm gingerbread spices and molasses for a festive holiday dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 6 cups crispy rice cereal
  • 4 cups mini marshmallows
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp molasses
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.125 tsp cloves
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup crushed gingersnap cookies optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
  3. Stir in brown sugar and molasses until smooth.
  4. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted.
  5. Mix in ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, vanilla, and salt.
  6. Remove from heat and fold in rice cereal and crushed cookies.
  7. Press mixture gently into prepared pan.
  8. Cool completely and cut into squares.

Notes

Do not press mixture too firmly to keep treats soft and chewy.