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Gingerbread Rice Krispie Treats

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These festive Gingerbread Rice Krispie Treats combine gooey marshmallow, crispy cereal, and cozy gingerbread spices for a quick, crowd-pleasing holiday dessert. Perfect for parties, gifting, or a nostalgic treat at home.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal (or any puffed rice cereal)
  • 10 oz mini marshmallows
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tbsp molasses (unsulphured)
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves (optional)
  • Pinch of black pepper (optional)
  • 1/3 cup white chocolate chips (for drizzling or melting)
  • Festive sprinkles, gumdrops, or mini gingerbread men candies (optional for decoration)

Instructions

  1. Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment or wax paper, leaving overhang for easy lifting. Lightly butter the paper.
  2. In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter until fully melted and slightly nutty, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add mini marshmallows and stir continuously until melted and gooey, about 3-4 minutes. Lower heat if sticking.
  4. Stir in molasses, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove (if using), and black pepper (if using). Mix until combined and caramel-brown, about 1 minute.
  5. Turn off the heat and quickly fold in Rice Krispies cereal. Stir until evenly coated.
  6. Transfer mixture to prepared pan. Use a buttered spatula, wax paper, or damp hands to press evenly into corners. Press gently for airy treats.
  7. Let cool for 10-15 minutes at room temperature.
  8. Melt white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl (30-second intervals, stirring between each). Drizzle over cooled treats and decorate with sprinkles or candies.
  9. Cut into squares (about 24 pieces) using a sharp knife or bench scraper. Wipe knife between cuts for clean edges.
  10. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

Notes

Use fresh marshmallows for best texture. Press mixture gently for chewy treats. Decorate before treats set for toppings to stick. For gluten-free or dairy-free, use appropriate substitutions. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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Keywords: gingerbread, rice krispie treats, holiday dessert, Christmas, party treats, easy, no bake, festive, marshmallow, molasses, kid friendly

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