18+ Thanksgiving Rice Krispie Treats Recipe Ignite Your Passion For Cooking!
Published on: Mar 6, 2024
If you're looking for a delicious and easy Thanksgiving dessert, look no further than these mouth-watering Rice Krispie Treats. These childhood favorites are given a festive twist with the addition of seasonal flavors and decorations, making them the perfect treat to serve at your Thanksgiving gathering. Not only are they simple to make, but they also require minimal ingredients and can be made in advance, leaving you with more time to spend with your loved ones. Follow along for the recipe and some creative ideas on how to make these Thanksgiving Rice Krispie Treats a hit at your holiday table.
Main Ingredients: Butter, Large Marshmallows, Rice Krispies, Food
Who says beer can chicken has to be savory? These adorable Rice Krispie Treat pumpkins are the perfect sweet addition to your fall gatherings. Simply shape the treats into little pumpkins, add a green stem made from Rice Krispies, and top with a candy corn for the finishing touch. A fun and festive treat for both kids and adults.
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Rice Krispie Treat Monsters
Main Ingredients: Butter, Large Marshmallows, Vanilla Extract, Rice
Get into the Halloween spirit with these spooky Rice Krispie Treat monsters. Add some green food coloring to the marshmallow mixture for a fun twist, then use candy eyes and colorful sprinkles to create different monster faces. These treats are sure to be a hit at any Halloween party.
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Rice Krispie Treat S’mores
Main Ingredients: Butter, Miniature Marshmallows, Rice Krispies Cereal
Love s'mores but don't have a campfire? No problem! These Rice Krispie Treat s'mores are the perfect solution. Simply layer graham cracker crumbs, chocolate chips, and mini marshmallows between two layers of Rice Krispie Treats. Pop them in the oven for a few minutes and you'll have a gooey and delicious s'mores treat.
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S’mores Rice Krispie Treat Sandwiches
Main Ingredients: Butter, Rice Krispies, Mini Marshmallows, Graham
If you're looking for a fun and unique way to enjoy s'mores, these Rice Krispie Treat sandwiches are just the thing. Simply sandwich a layer of chocolate and a roasted marshmallow between two Rice Krispie Treats. The perfect handheld treat for any summer gathering.
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Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treat Pumpkins
Main Ingredients: Rice Krispies, Unsalted Butter, Marshmallows, Creamy
If you're a fan of peanut butter, you'll love these Rice Krispie Treat pumpkins. Simply add a few spoonfuls of creamy peanut butter to the marshmallow mixture before shaping them into pumpkins. Use a chocolate chip for the stem and you have a delicious and nutty twist on a classic treat.
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Rice Krispie Treat
Main Ingredients: Butter, Marshmallows, Rice Krispies Cereal, Chocolate
Looking for a fun and creative way to serve Rice Krispie Treats? Try making them into sushi rolls! Simply roll out the treats, add a layer of fruit or candy, and roll them up with a fruit roll-up. Slice into sushi-like pieces and you have a playful and tasty snack.
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Rice Krispie Treat ‘Sushi’
Main Ingredients: Butter, Mini Marshmallows, Rice Krispies Cereal
Get a taste of Mexico with these churro flavored Rice Krispie Treats. Simply add cinnamon and sugar to the marshmallow mixture and top with a drizzle of melted chocolate. A delicious and unexpected twist on a classic treat.
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Churro Rice Krispie Treat
Main Ingredients: Butter, Vanilla Extract, Mini Marshmallows, Rice
Want to impress your guests with a show-stopping dessert? This Rice Krispie Treat pumpkin is just the thing. Simply shape the treats into a large pumpkin, frost with orange icing, and add a green stem made from Rice Krispies. A fun and festive centerpiece for any fall gathering.
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Rice Krispie Treat Pumpkin
Main Ingredients: Butter, Mini Marshmallows, Red Food Coloring, Rice
If you love the texture of Rice Krispie Treats but want something a little more indulgent, try making them into fudge! Simply mix melted white chocolate with the marshmallow mixture and let it set in the fridge. Cut into squares and you have a delicious and unique fudge.
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Rice Krispie Treat Fudge
Main Ingredients: Heavy Whipping Cream, Unsalted Butter, Granulated
Looking for a fun and easy Easter treat? These Rice Krispie Treat eggs are just the thing. Simply shape the treats into eggs, dip them in melted white chocolate, and top with colorful sprinkles. A tasty and festive treat for the whole family.
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Easter Rice Krispie Treat
Main Ingredients: Unsalted Butter, Mini Marshmallows, Rice Krispies
Need a creative way to serve ice cream? Try making a bowl out of Rice Krispie Treats! Simply shape the treats into a bowl shape and let them set in the fridge. Fill with your favorite ice cream and toppings for a fun and edible bowl.
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Rice Krispie Treat Bowl
Main Ingredients: Butter, Mini Marshmallows, White Morsels, Sprinkles
Love Peeps? Then you'll love these Peeps flavored Rice Krispie Treats. Simply add some crushed up Peeps to the marshmallow mixture for a marshmallowy and colorful twist on a classic treat.
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Peeps Rice Krispie Treat
Main Ingredients: Rice Krispies Cereal, Peeps, Butter, Vanilla Extract
Take your Rice Krispie Treats to the next level with this salted caramel version. Simply add some caramel sauce to the marshmallow mixture and top with a sprinkle of sea salt. A sweet and salty treat that is sure to be a hit.
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Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treat
Main Ingredients: Butter, Mini Marshmallows, Rice Krispies, Dark
Looking for a fun and refreshing summer treat? These watermelon flavored Rice Krispie Treat pops are just the thing. Simply add some watermelon flavored Jell-O to the marshmallow mixture and shape them into popsicles. A fun and fruity twist on a classic treat.
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Watermelon Rice Krispie Treat Pops
Main Ingredients: Mini Marshmallows, Butter, Rice Krispies, Green Gel
Want to impress your guests with a colorful and fun dessert? This Rice Krispie Treat sprinkle cake is sure to do the trick. Simply layer different colored Rice Krispie Treats and top with a sprinkle of colorful sprinkles. A creative and tasty cake that is perfect for birthdays or any special occasion.
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Rice Krispie Treat Sprinkle Cake
Main Ingredients: Unsalted Butter, Mini Marshmallows, Vanilla Extract
Looking for a fun and colorful treat for a kids' party? These rainbow Rice Krispie Treat pops are just the thing. Simply add food coloring to the marshmallow mixture and shape them into popsicles. A fun and playful treat that is sure to be a hit.
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Rainbow Rice Krispie Treat Pops
Main Ingredients: Rice Krispies, White Chocolate Chips, Rainbow Sprinkles
If you love ice cream sandwiches, you'll love this Rice Krispie Treat version. Simply layer ice cream between two Rice Krispie Treats and let them set in the freezer. A fun and unexpected way to enjoy your favorite frozen treat.
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Rice Krispie Treat Ice Cream
Main Ingredients: Unsalted Butter, Mini Marshmallows, Rice Krispies
Are you a football fan? These Nutella flavored Rice Krispie Treat footballs are a tasty and festive treat for game day. Simply add some Nutella to the marshmallow mixture, shape them into footballs, and top with white chocolate laces. A fun and delicious way to show your team spirit.
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Nutella Rice Krispie Treat Footballs
Main Ingredients: Rice Krispies Cereal, Mini Marshmallows, Butter
Want to add some fall flavors to your Rice Krispie Treats? Try this apple streusel version. Simply add some diced apples and a sprinkle of cinnamon to the marshmallow mixture and top with a streusel crumble. A warm and comforting treat that is perfect for the autumn season.
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Apple Streusel Rice Krispie Treat
Main Ingredients: Flour, Light Brown Sugar, Cinnamon, Apple Pie Spice
Love cheesecake but don't want to go through the trouble of baking one? Try this cherry cheesecake flavored Rice Krispie Treat. Simply add some cream cheese and cherry pie filling to the marshmallow mixture and top with a drizzle of cherry syrup. A delicious and easy alternative to traditional cheesecake.
Ingredients:
For the Rice Krispie Treats:
6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
4 tablespoons butter
1 bag (10 ounces) mini marshmallows
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
For the Decorations:
1 cup white chocolate chips
1 tablespoon orange food coloring
Seasonal sprinkles
Instructions:
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add in the mini marshmallows and stir until completely melted.
Stir in the pumpkin pie spice and pumpkin puree until well combined.
Remove from heat and add in the Rice Krispies cereal. Stir until the cereal is fully coated with the marshmallow mixture.
Press the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish using a spatula.
In a separate microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted.
Add in the orange food coloring and stir until the chocolate is evenly colored.
Drizzle the melted chocolate over the Rice Krispie Treats and immediately add on your desired seasonal sprinkles.
Allow the treats to cool and the chocolate to set before cutting into squares and serving.
These Thanksgiving Rice Krispie Treats are not only delicious, but they also add a festive touch to your holiday table. For an extra special touch, use cookie cutters to cut the treats into fun shapes and decorate them with colored frosting and additional sprinkles. You can also mix in some dried cranberries or chopped nuts for added texture and flavor. No matter how you choose to dress them up, these treats are sure to be a crowd-pleaser and a new Thanksgiving tradition. Make sure to save some for yourself before they all disappear!