Apple Cider Doughnut Rice Krispies Treats
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 1x
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (plus extra for greasing)
- 2 cups apple cider or unfiltered apple juice
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 bags mini marshmallows (10 ounces each, divided (about 11 cups total))
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 box rice cereal (like Rice Krispies (12 ounces, about 10 cups))
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Melt butter in a pot over medium heat until it turns light amber and smells nutty.
- Add apple cider, bring to a boil, and let it reduce into a thick caramel, about 18-20 minutes.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and combine sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Add one bag of marshmallows and salt to the caramel, stir until melted and caramelized.
- Remove from heat, add the remaining marshmallows, then mix in rice cereal.
- Quickly transfer the mixture to the prepared pan, press it evenly, and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- Let it set for at least 1 hour before cutting into delightful squares. Enjoy the taste of fall!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
