“Krispy” Holiday Squares

40 min (includes 30 min cooling)

16 servings

Super fast ‘n easy to whip up, these’ll be ready in a snap, crackle, and pop. Bring ‘em to a party, give as a gift, or have on hand for a snowy night in!

Ingredients

  • 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 bag (14 oz/400 g) mini marshmallows
  • 1⁄2 tbsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 6 cups crispy rice cereal
  • 1⁄2 cup holiday sprinkles

Preparation

  • Lightly grease a 9" X 13" baking dish.
  • Melt butter in Sauté Pan over medium heat. Add marshmallows, spice, and vanilla extract to pan; stir continuously until melted and well combined.
  • Remove pan from heat. Fold in rice cereal and sprinkles until combined. Do not over mix.
  • Gently press cereal mixture into baking dish. Let cool completely, then cut into 16 equal pieces and drizzle with glaze or melted chocolate, if desired.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 200, Fat 7 g (Saturated 5 g, 0.3 0 g), Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 80 mg, Carbohydrate 34 g (Fiber 0 g, Sugars 19 g), Protein 1 g.

Tips

To make a glaze, combine 1 cup icing sugar with 2 tbsp milk, your choice, 1 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice, and 1⁄4 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.

Got a grown-up crowd? Stir in 2–3 tbsp bourbon, brandy, or dark rum along with the spice and vanilla.

Tips

To make a glaze, combine 1 cup icing sugar with 2 tbsp milk, your choice, 1 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice, and 1⁄4 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.

Got a grown-up crowd? Stir in 2–3 tbsp bourbon, brandy, or dark rum along with the spice and vanilla.