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Easy Pumpkin Rice Krispie Bars with Irresistible Vanilla Drizzle

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 12 bars
Calories 180
Delight in these easy-to-make pumpkin-flavored Rice Krispie bars topped with a sweet vanilla glaze, perfect for autumn treats.

Ingredients

Cereal

  • 6 cups Crisp Rice Cereal (gluten-free option)

Marshmallows

  • 10 oz Mini Marshmallows (fresh marshmallows ensure soft, chewy bars)

Butter

  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter (adds richness and helps melt the marshmallows smoothly)

Pumpkin Puree

  • 1/3 cup Pumpkin Puree (use pure pumpkin, not pie filling)

Pumpkin Pie Spice

  • 2 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice (warm blend of spices that infuses cozy autumn aromas)

Vanilla Extract

  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (enhances the overall sweetness)

Salt

  • pinch Salt (balances flavors and cuts through sweetness)

Powdered Sugar

  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar (base for a sweet and smooth glaze)

Milk or Cream

  • 2–3 teaspoons Milk or Cream (adjusts the drizzle's consistency)

Vanilla Extract (for glaze)

  • 1/4 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (infuses creamy vanilla flavor)

Instructions 

  • In a large pot, melt butter and marshmallows over low heat until smooth.
  • Stir in pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
  • Remove from heat and fold in the cereal until evenly coated.
  • Press mixture into a greased pan and let cool completely.
  • Mix powdered sugar with milk and vanilla extract to make the glaze, then drizzle over cooled bars.

Notes

For a richer flavor, toast the cereal slightly before mixing.
Calories: 180kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pumpkin