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Gingerbread Rice Krispie Treats

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Chewy, spiced Gingerbread Rice Krispie Treats made with molasses, warm holiday spices, and gooey marshmallows. A no-bake festive twist on a classic childhood favorite—perfect for parties, gifting, or cozy snacking.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12–16 squares

Ingredients

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 tablespoons mild molasses

½ teaspoon fine sea salt

1 teaspoon ground ginger

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon ground allspice

⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg

8 cups (16 oz) mini marshmallows, divided

7 cups Rice Krispies cereal

Instructions

  1. Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  2. In a large pot over low heat, melt the butter. Stir in molasses, salt, ginger, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg until combined.
  3. Add 6 cups of the mini marshmallows and stir until fully melted and smooth.
  4. Remove from heat and add the Rice Krispies cereal, stirring until evenly coated.
  5. Fold in the remaining 2 cups of mini marshmallows for extra texture.
  6. Press mixture evenly into the prepared pan with a buttered spatula or wax paper. Don’t press too firmly to keep them soft and chewy.
  7. Let cool completely at room temperature for about 1 hour.
  8. Cut into squares or rectangles and serve.

Notes

Drizzle with melted white chocolate or top with festive sprinkles for decoration.

Add chopped crystallized ginger for an extra spicy kick.

Make dairy-free by using vegan butter and marshmallows.

Press into cookie cutters for holiday-shaped treats.

Store in an airtight container for 3–4 days or freeze up to 1 month.

  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 square
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 130mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg