Cranberry Orange Crispy Treats
Cranberry Orange Rice Crispy Treats combine crisp rice cereal and gooey marshmallows with bright orange and sweet-tart dried cranberries for an easy twist on a classic treat.
Servings: 24 servings
Equipment
- large saucepan
- 9x13 inch baking dish
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1 bag mini marshmallows 10 oz.
- zest from one medium orange
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 6 cups crisp rice cereal
- 1 cup roughly chopped dried cranberries
Instructions
- Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- Melt the butter over low heat in a 5-quart or larger saucepan. Add the marshmallows and stir. Let the marshmallows melt completely, stirring occasionally.3 tablespoons butter or margarine, 1 bag mini marshmallows
- Add the orange zest and orange juice and stir to combine. Remove from the heat.zest from one medium orange, 2 tablespoons orange juice
- Add the crisp rice cereal and dried cranberries. Stir until well combined and completely coated with the marshmallow mixture.6 cups crisp rice cereal, 1 cup roughly chopped dried cranberries
- Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Press the cereal mixture down evenly with greased hands or a spatula.
- Allow the cereal mixture to cool completely and set, about 2 hours.
- Just before serving, cut into 2-inch squares.
Notes
🥡 Storage: Store the treats in an airtight container at room temperature.
Place parchment or wax paper between layers if stacking.
♨️ Reheating: No reheating is necessary. Serve these treats at room temperature.
❄️ Freezing: Freezing is not recommended for the best crispy, chewy texture.
💡 Tips for Best Results: Melt the marshmallows over low heat.
Work quickly after adding the cereal.
Grease your hands or spatula before pressing the mixture into the pan.
Press gently rather than packing the cereal tightly.
Allow the treats to cool completely before cutting.
🍳 Alternate Cooking Methods: No alternate cooking methods are recommended. The stovetop method provides the best control when melting the butter and marshmallows.
♻️ Leftovers: Cut leftover treats into smaller bite-size pieces and add them to a holiday dessert platter or snack tray.
📝 Notes: Fresh orange juice is a great option since you will already have an orange for the zest.
Cut into 2-inch squares for approximately 24 servings.
This recipe was originally shared as a cookbook review for Cute As a Fox.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 12mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 47IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.2mg
