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    Chai Spiced Rice Krispies Treats with Nutella Cream Drizzle

    Published: Nov 12, 2020 · Modified: Dec 17, 2023 by Angela and Mark · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    Chai Spiced Rice Krispies Treats with Nutella Cream Drizzle
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    This childhood favorite just got an upgrade! With a little addition of chai spices, Rice Krispies treats will never be boring again! These Chai Spiced Rice Krispies Treats are the perfect Fall snack that the whole family will love.

    How to make Rice Krispies Treats

    Making Rice Krispies Treats could not be easier and only requires a few ingredients. There are many upon many variations on the traditional treat recipe, and you can really do whatever you want to these.

    To make any version of rice krispies treats recipes, you will need:

    • a large pot
    • a wooden spoon or large spatula
    • a 9x13" cake pan
    • parchment paper
    • Rice Krispies cereal (one large box should do)
    • 2 (16oz) bags of regular sized marshmallows (we use Jet-Puffed)
    • 1 stick of salted butter
    • vanilla extract

    Our Version: Chai Spiced Rice Krispies

    For our version of Rice Krispies Treats, we added a delicious chai spice blend and Nutella cream drizzled on top. Chai spice blends are typically easy to find in stores, but the one we use and prefer is from Spice Tree Organics and can be ordered online. We highly recommend giving this blend a try (not sponsored, we just love their spice blends).

    The Nutella cream makes the perfect drizzle giving these a bit of chocolate hazelnut flavor for a little special touch! The warm spices in this chai blend, including cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg and ginger, make these perfect for Fall entertaining!

    Chai Spiced Rice Krispies Treats
    Chai Spiced Rice Krispies Treats are perfect for Fall!

    Cooking Instructions

    When making the Chai Spiced Rice Krispies Treats, you want to use a large pot that will be easy to manage once the 10 cups of cereal have been added to the melted marshmallows. We use our large stock put or 7.25 qt dutch oven.

    Prepping your dish with parchment paper before starting the recipe will help not only later once the mixture is ready, but it will also help you easily remove the finished treats from the baking this. We line a 9x13" rectangular cake pan with parchment hanging slightly over the sides so that you have enough to grab. If you don't have parchment paper, make sure you butter the dish or use cooking spray for easy removal (we use Baker's Joy).

    Melting the butter

    You will begin by melting the whole stick of butter in the pot over medium heat. We prefer to use salted butter in this recipe rather than adding salt later. We find that they don't really need much salt at all. If you only have unsalted butter, then add a ¼ teaspoon of salt to your batch.

    Adding the marshmallows

    Once your butter is completely melted, you can begin adding your marshmallows. We count a total of 100 marshmallows (about two 16-oz bags or regular sized marshmallows). Stir the butter and marshmallows constantly to prevent burning, and turn down the heat a little if needed. You want to stir until completely melted for best results. The marshmallows should melt in about 5-10 minutes.

    Mixing in the chai spice blend and vanilla

    Chai Spiced Rice Krispies Treats
    Check out our tips for getting that soft and chewy texture!

    Add the vanilla and chai spice blend to the marshmallow mixture as soon as the marshmallows have melted. Then the mixture should be removed from the heat prior to adding the Rice Krispies and mixing everything together.

    Tips for fluffy, soft Rice Krispies Treats

    Here are a few tips for making sure your treats turn out soft and chewy:

    1. Do not pack the mixture into the dish. Packing the mixture will result in hard Rice Krispies treats rather than a fluffy gooey texture.
    2. Use a wooden spoon dipped in water to gently spread the mixture. When spreading the mixture in the cake pan, we use a wooden spoon and a cup of warm water. Dip the spoon in the water and gently spread the mixture to evenly distribute it in the cake pan.
    3. Drizzle the Nutella Cream on top of the mixture while it is still warm. This will allow the Nutella Cream to melt a bit into the top layer of the treats.
    4. Let cool to room temperature before removing and cutting. This will allow your treats to set completely and will make it easier to evenly cut them later.
    5. Store in an airtight container at room temp for up to a week, or freeze. These keep very well on the counter at room temp to enjoy within a week. They also freeze very well and can be enjoyed later!
    Chai Spiced Rice Krispies Treats
    Chai Spiced Rice Krispies Treats

    Enjoy!

    We hope you enjoy this recipe for Chai Spiced Rice Krispies Treats. If you make them, leave us a comment below. Or share your recipes on social media and tag us @cooking_with_wine!

    If you are looking for more desserts, check out some of our other popular recipes below:

    • Whiskey Maple Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes
    • Brown Butter and Pecan Rum Cake
    • Pumpkin Spice Butter Cake aka “Crack Cake”
    • Triple Chocolate Peanut Butter Surprise Cookies
    • Pumpkin Mascarpone Cheesecake with Candied Cinnamon Pecans

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    Chai Spiced Rice Krispies Treats

    Chai Spiced Rice Krispies Treats with Nutella Cream Drizzle

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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Desserts
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 servings
    Calories 300 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Rice Krispies

    • 1 stick salted butter (½ cup)
    • 100 reg sized marshmallows (approx two 16-oz bags)
    • 10 cups Rice Krispies cereal
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1¾ tablespoon Chai Spice Blend

    Nutella Cream

    • ⅛ cup Nutella
    • 2 tablespoon whole milk
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    Instructions
     

    RICE KRISPIES

    • In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.
    • Once butter is melted, add marshmallows and stir to combine. Stir frequently to prevent burning, and reduce to medium-low heat if needed. Marshmallows will melt in 5-10 minutes.
    • Add the vanilla and chai spice blend. Stir to combine.
    • Remove from heat and add Rice Krispies cereal. Stir to combine completely.
    • Transfer mixture to a 9x13u0022 parchment lined dish (or a sheet tray for thinner Rice Krispies).
    • Using a wooden spoon dipped in warm water, gently spread the mixture until evenly distributed. Be careful not to press the mixture down too much into the pan as this will make the treats hard.

    NUTELLA CREAM DRIZZLE

    • Add milk to a microwavable container and heat for 10-20 seconds until just warm. Do not overheat.
    • Pour warm milk into a bowl with Nutella and stir to combine.
    • Drizzle over warm Rice Krispies Treats.
    • Allow the treats to cool at room temperature before removing and cutting. Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 300kcal
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