Olivia Frescura

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Churro Rice Krispies Treats With Homemade Cinnamon Marshmallows Recipe

Churro Rice Krispy Treat

Rice Krispies Treats have always been one of my favorite desserts to make (and eat) because they’re so easy and so good. So, I decided to add my own twist, and do something I’ve always wanted to do, which is make them with homemade marshmallows! This is my 3rd time making homemade marshmallows, and they are surprisingly easy! They taste amazing toasted as well…just saying.

Churro Rice Krispies Treats

Cinnamon Sugar Flavored Rice Krispies Treats made with homemade cinnamon marshmallows.

For Marshmallows

  • 3 packets unflavored gelatin
  • 1 cup ice water (divided in halves)
  • 12 ounces granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup corn starch
  • nonstick cooking spray

For Rice Krispies

  • 4 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 15 ounces Cinnamon Marshmallows
  • 1 box Rice Krispies cereal
  • ground cinnamon (to garnish)
  • sugar in the raw (to garnish)

To make Cinnamon Marshmallows

  1. Combine 1/2 cup ice water, granulated sugar, salt, and corn syrup in small saucepan. Cover with lid and heat for 3-4 minutes.

  2. Add remaining ice water and gelatin to separate mixing bowl.

  3. Uncover pot and clip on candy thermometer and cook for 7-8 more minutes until it reaches 240℉. Immediately remove from heat.

  4. Use whisk attachment & begin whisking while gradually pouring hot syrup into gelatin mixture on low speed. 

  5. Once syrup is added, increase the speed to high and mix for 10-15 minutes. 

  6. Add vanilla and cinnamon right before you’re finished mixing.

  7. While it’s whipping, mix powdered sugar and cornstarch in a bowl. Coat pan with nonstick spray and starch/sugar mixture.

  8. Once the marshmallow is done, pour into pan & spread out with nonstick spray coated spatula.

  9. Top the marshmallows with remaining sugar/starch mixture to prevent sticking & let set overnight. Cut into desired shapes, and press cut edges into sugar/starch so they are no longer sticky.

To Make Rice Krispies

  1. Melt butter over low heat in a large pot.

  2. Add cinnamon marshmallows and melt completely.

  3. Add Rice Krispies cereal and mix to combine.

  4. Pour into non-stick cooking spray prepared pan (9x13in)

  5. Top with raw sugar and cinnamon mixture to garnish and let set for 1 hour before cutting. 

These are such a crowd pleaser because they make something basic better. I had so many people taste test these and they all loved them. Try these next time you’re craving something sweet!