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Apple Cider Doughnut Rice Krispies Treats

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a pot over medium heat until it turns light amber and smells nutty.
  2. Add apple cider, bring to a boil, and let it reduce into a thick caramel, about 18-20 minutes.
  3. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and combine sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
  4. Add one bag of marshmallows and salt to the caramel, stir until melted and caramelized.
  5. Remove from heat, add the remaining marshmallows, then mix in rice cereal.
  6. Quickly transfer the mixture to the prepared pan, press it evenly, and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
  7. Let it set for at least 1 hour before cutting into delightful squares. Enjoy the taste of fall!