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
