Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats / Pumpkin Pie Muddy Buddies

It is Pumpkin Season, and we are serving Pumpkin Shakes at the Dairy Keen. These two recipes are fun to share while watching football games. Feels like Fall is in the air.

Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats

4 Tablespoons butter, divided

¼ Cup pumpkin puree

10 oz bag mini marshmallows

1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

6 Cups crispy rice cereal

Butter a 13x9 pan with 1 Tablespoon of butter. Set aside.

In a large saucepan melt 3 Tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add pumpkin puree and marshmallows, stir frequently until melted. Remove from heat and stir in spices. Add the rice cereal and stir until combined.

Dump into prepared pan. Spread out evenly and gently press down with buttered hands. Let cool before cutting.

Store in an airtight container.

Pumpkin Pie Muddy Buddies

8 Cups Chex Cereal

12 oz. White Chocolate Chips

1/4 Cup Pumpkin Puree

2 Cups Powdered Sugar

2 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice

1 Cup Fall m&m’s

Place waxed paper onto a cookie sheet. Measure the Cereal into large Bowl. Melt candy chips in the microwave for about 30 seconds, stir and then microwave in 15 second intervals until melted. Add pumpkin and spices. Stir to combine. Pour over cereal and stir to combine.

In a 1-gallon zip-lock bag place the powdered sugar. Add the cereal, seal the zip-lock bag and gently toss to coat the cereal with the powdered sugar.

Pour onto the prepared cookie sheet. Sprinkle on the m&m’s. Let cool and dry for about an hour.

*To make Gluten Free use Gluten Free Cereals. To make Dairy Free use Dairy Free margarine.

Jan@DairyKeen.com