This is the best pumpkin Rice Krispie treats recipe! Easy to make with just a few minutes of hands on time these Rice Krispie squares are made with just five ingredients and are the perfect fall dessert. Kids love this treat and this recipe can also easily be made gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan too!
Calling all pumpkin fans! If you love pumpkin desserts like my edible pumpkin chocolate chip cookie dough, the best gluten-free pumpkin chocolate chip muffins, gluten free pumpkin chocolate chip bars and 4 ingredient pumpkin mousse then you are going to love today's dessert recipe.
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Why you will love this dessert:
- The taste! These fall rice Krispie treats are sweet, soft and gooey! They are sweet, but not too sweet, and the pumpkin flavour is subtle, not strong, so even if you don't like pumpkin you will love the taste of this dessert.
- It is so quick and easy to make.
- I've included options to make this dessert gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan.
- This dessert is made without white chocolate chips and without food colouring. The orange colour comes from the pumpkin puree and makes them perfect for serving at Thanksgiving or Halloween.
If you love rice krispie treats you will also love chocolate covered Rice Krispie Treats.
Ingredients:
For the full ingredient list and exact measurements refer to the recipe card later in this post.
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- Rice Krispies cereal - You can easily swap this for another brand of rice krisps cereal, and if you are gluten-free use a gluten-free brand of rice crisps cereal or gluten free Rice Krispies.
- Mini marshmallows - I find that mini marshmallows work better and melt faster than larger marshmallows. If you are vegan be sure to choose vegan marshmallows.
- Pumpkin puree - this adds a beautiful orange colour plus a subtle pumpkin flavour. Be sure to use pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling. You can either used canned pumpkin puree or make your own.
- Butter - I recommend using salted butter.
Recipe variations and add ins:
- To make this recipe gluten-free: use a gluten-free rice crisps cereal.
- For dairy-free: use a vegan butter.
- To make vegan: use vegan marshmallows and a vegan butter.
- Turn these into chocolate pumpkin Rice Krispie treats by drizzling a little melted chocolate over top of them before letting them set.
- Feel free to make a double or triple batch if you are serving a crowd or if your kids want to bring this dessert to share at school.
How to make pumpkin Rice Krispie treats:
- Step 1: Line an 8" x 8" baking pan with parchment paper and in a large pot, melt the butter and pumpkin puree together over medium heat.
- Step 2: Once the butter and pumpkin are melted, add the marshmallows and vanilla extract and turn the heat down to low. Stir the mixture until the marshmallows are completely melted, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Step 3: Then transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan. Gently spread the mixture to fit the pan and press it down lightly so you have an even layer.
- Step 4: Allow the treats to set for at least 1 hour at room temperature. Once they are set, cut them into pieces and enjoy!
Top tips:
- Stir the pumpkin, butter, and marshmallows frequently while they are melting to prevent them from burning and sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- To help these pumpkin flavoured rice krispie treats set more quickly you can put the pan in the fridge.
Pumpkin rice krispie treats FAQs:
Classic Rice Krispies are not gluten free but they do make a gluten free Rice Krispies version so be sure to read labels carefully.
No they do not. You can barely taste the pumpkin in these cereal bars so if you don't like pumpkin don't worry, you will still love this dessert.
Yes! To freeze rice Krispie squares, allow them to cool completely and cut them into squares. Wrap each square in a piece of wax paper and place them in a freezer bag. Freeze them for up to 3 months.
Store any leftover Rice Krispie squares in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the fridge for up to 7 days.
Other pumpkin recipes you will love:
Recipe
Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats
Equipment
- 8 inch square baking dish
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 10 oz mini marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 cups Rice Krispie cereal
Instructions
- Line an 8" x 8" baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter and pumpkin puree together over low heat in a large pot, stirring regularly to prevent the butter from burning.
- Once the butter and pumpkin are melted, add the marshmallows and vanilla extract to the pot. Stir the mixture until the marshmallows are completely melted, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Remove the pot from the heat and fold in the cereal. Make sure each piece of cereal is coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan. Gently spread the mixture to fit the pan and press it down lightly so you have an even layer.
- Allow the treats to set for at least 1 hour at room temperature. Cover the pan tightly if leaving out for more than a few hours.
- Once the treats are set, cut them into pieces and enjoy!
Notes
- Stir the pumpkin, butter and marshmallows frequently while they are melting to prevent them from burning and sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- To help the Rice Krispie squares set more quickly you can put the pan in the fridge.
- Nutritional values are an estimate and will vary depending on the exact ingredients used and your serving size.
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