Description
Delicious and nostalgic Cherry Rice Krispie Treats with a fruity twist from maraschino cherries and almond extract.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 10 oz mini marshmallows
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup maraschino cherries, chopped
- 2 tbsp maraschino cherry juice
- ½ tsp almond extract (optional)
- ½ cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×9-inch pan by lining it with parchment paper or greasing it lightly.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Stir in the marshmallows and cook, stirring constantly, until fully melted.
- Add the cherry juice and almond extract, stirring until the mixture turns pink.
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in the Rice Krispies cereal until well coated.
- Fold in the chopped maraschino cherries and optional white chocolate chips.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Press gently and evenly with a buttered spatula or parchment paper.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Rice Krispie treats, dessert, cherry, quick dessert, nostalgic snacks