Description
These Churro Rice Krispie Treats are a soft, gooey no-bake dessert with the classic flavors of cinnamon and sugar. They come together quickly and make a perfect treat for parties, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
4 tablespoons salted butter
6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
12 ounces mini marshmallows
1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Lightly butter an 8-inch square baking pan and set aside.
- Combine the Rice Krispies cereal with 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon in a large bowl until evenly coated.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over low heat.
- Add the mini marshmallows and stir until mostly melted, leaving a few small lumps for a gooey texture.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and immediately stir in the cinnamon-coated cereal until evenly coated.
- Gently press the mixture into the prepared pan using a buttered spatula or wax paper.
- Mix the granulated sugar with the remaining ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the top.
- Allow the treats to cool completely before slicing into 9 squares and serving.
Notes
Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the melted marshmallows for extra flavor.
Fold in white chocolate chips after the mixture cools slightly for a sweeter variation.
Drizzle with melted white or milk chocolate after cooling for decoration.
Add a pinch of nutmeg for a warmer spice flavor.
Top with crushed cinnamon cereal or mini churro pieces for extra texture.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days with parchment paper between layers.
Freeze individually wrapped bars for up to 6 weeks and thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 238 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
