Description
Winter holiday magic shines through classic eggnog rice krispie treats, blending nostalgic marshmallow comfort with festive seasonal spices. Cold nights become warmer when sweet squares crackle with nutmeg and cinnamon, inviting everyone to savor holiday cheer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups (16 oz/454 g) mini marshmallows
- 7 cups rice krispies cereal
- 5 tablespoons (75 ml/2.5 fl oz) unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon rum extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Prepare Pan: Generously butter a 13-by-9-inch baking pan and line with aluminum foil, ensuring the foil is also buttered to prevent sticking.
- Create Marshmallow Base: In a large saucepan, brown butter over medium-high heat until golden and aromatic, then fold in initial marshmallow batch, stirring continuously until melted into a velvety smooth consistency.
- Flavor Infusion: Remove from heat and blend in salt, rum extract, and nutmeg, ensuring even distribution of warm, festive spices throughout the marshmallow mixture.
- Incorporate Cereal: Gently fold rice krispies into the marshmallow blend, carefully coating each piece while maintaining the cereal’s structural integrity, then fold in remaining marshmallows to create delightful gooey pockets.
- Pan Setting: Transfer mixture to prepared pan, using buttered hands or a spatula to spread evenly and create a uniform surface, pressing gently to compact the treats.
- Finishing Touches: While still warm, optionally sprinkle decorative elements across the surface, then allow to cool completely at room temperature to set and firm up.
- Serving: Once cooled, slice into individual bars using a sharp knife and store in an airtight container, consuming within three days to preserve optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- Optimize Butter Browning: Carefully brown butter to develop a rich, nutty flavor without burning, watching for golden color and aromatic notes.
- Marshmallow Melting Technique: Stir continuously while melting to prevent scorching and achieve a smooth, silky consistency that ensures perfect binding.
- Gentle Mixing Matters: Fold rice krispies gently to preserve their crispy texture, avoiding crushing or compacting the delicate cereal pieces.
- Strategic Cooling Strategy: Let treats cool completely at room temperature to set properly, ensuring a clean cut and ideal texture that’s neither too soft nor too hard.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks, Drinks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg