Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats
These Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats add a fun twist to this nostalgic childhood snack. The strawberry flavor is subtle but very much present and the texture is perfectly soft and gooey in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Salted Butter
- 12 oz Marshmallows
- 1 cup Freeze-dried Strawberries, crushed
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract or Paste
- 4 cups Rice Cereal
Instructions
- Line a square 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper and spray with nonstick on any uncovered sides/areas
- In a large saucepan, add the salted butter over medium heat
- Once the butter is melted, add the marshmallows and reduce the heat to low
- Stir constantly until melted and no clumps remain
- Add in the vanilla extract
- Mix until incorporated
- Add the crushed freeze-dried strawberries
- Stir into the marshmallow until incorporated
- Remove the pan from the heat and add in the rice cereal
- Fold until combined and all cereal is coated in the marshmallow mixture
- Transfer the Rice Krispie Treat batter to the prepared pan
- Spray a spatula with nonstick to easily spread into an even layer, pressing gently
- Top with a few extra freeze-dried strawberries for topping/decoration
- Let sit at room temperature for 1-2 hours
- Slice and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1g, Calories: 136kcal, Carbohydrates: 21g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 15mg, Sodium: 63mg, Potassium: 8mg, Fiber: 0.1g, Sugar: 12g, Vitamin A: 177IU, Calcium: 3mg, Iron: 0.2mg