Description
These Churro Rice Krispie Treats are soft, gooey, and coated in a sweet cinnamon-sugar blend for that perfect churro-inspired bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 10 oz mini marshmallows (about 4 cups), plus 1 extra cup reserved
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for topping)
- Nonstick spray or butter (for greasing the pan)
Instructions
- BROWN THE BUTTER: In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter while stirring continuously until it turns golden brown, about 5–7 minutes.
- ADD MARSHMALLOWS & SPICES: Reduce the heat to low. Add 10 oz (4 cups) of mini marshmallows, cinnamon, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir until melted and smooth.
- STIR IN CEREAL: Remove the pot from heat. Add the Rice Krispies cereal and stir to coat all the cereal with the marshmallow mixture.
- ADD EXTRA MARSHMALLOWS: Fold in the remaining 1 cup of mini marshmallows to add soft pockets throughout the bars.
- PRESS INTO PAN: Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan. Use a buttered spatula to press the mixture into the pan evenly.
- ADD THE CHURRO TOPPING: In a small bowl, combine ⅓ cup granulated sugar with 1 tsp cinnamon. Sprinkle over the bars while they’re warm.
- COOL & CUT: Allow the bars to cool completely, about 30–45 minutes. Cut into 16 squares and serve.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For a fun twist, try adding chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Churro Rice Krispie Treats, dessert, snacks, holiday treats