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    Home » Butterbeer Vanilla Butterscotch Rice Krispies Treats

    Butterbeer Vanilla Butterscotch Rice Krispies Treats

    October 10, 2021 by Faith Leave a Comment

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    These decadent Butterbeer Rice Krispies Treats have a rich butterscotch vanilla flavor and are deliciously gooey and easy to make! They're fun for a Halloween party, a Harry Potter themed party, or just because you’re in the mood for really great marshmallow-y rice krispies treat.

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    Who else is a Harry Potter fan? You’re in good company because I am too! Every October re-watching this classic series is high on my priority list.

    And then of course I’m in the mood to make something butterbeer flavored! If you’re not familiar with it, the best way I can describe the flavor of butterbeer is butterscotch vanilla. It’s quite sweet and rich due to butterscotch, and vanilla helps to round it out and add depth. It’s delicious.

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    These pretty Butterbeer Rice Krispies Treats are decadent and gooey with just the right amount of sweetness and a hint of butterscotch vanilla flavor. I added soft caramels because they pair well with butterscotch, and they’re fun and whimsical topped with gold and white sprinkles.

    close up overhead view of butterbeer rice krispies treat recipe

    Of course you can buy special Harry Potter themed sprinkles too!

    Go ahead and whip up a batch for Halloween or a Harry Potter themed party. Or just because it’s a random Tuesday night.

    In This Article
    • The Best Butterbeer Rice Krispies Treats Recipe
    • Tips for Making Butterscotch Rice Krispies Treats
    • Rice Krispies Treats FAQs
    • Did You Make This?
    • Butterbeer Rice Krispies Treats (aka Vanilla Butterscotch Rice Krispies Treats)
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    The Best Butterbeer Rice Krispies Treats Recipe

    Ingredients in Vanilla Butterscotch Rice Krispies Treats

    butterscotch rice krispies treats ingredients
    • Butter
    • Mini marshmallows
    • Vanilla extract
    • Butterscotch extract
    • Salt
    • Rice Krispies cereal
    • Soft caramels
    • Gold + white sprinkles

    How to Make Rice Krispies Treats

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    1. Add the butter to a medium saucepan over medium heat.
    2. Once it starts to melt, add the marshmallows.
    3. Cook until they’re about 3/4 of the way melted, stirring occasionally.
    4. Remove from the heat and stir in the flavorings (such as vanilla extract).
    5. Pour the Rice Krispies cereal into a large bowl. Pour the marshmallow mixture on top.
    6. Stir to combine, and then stir in any mix-ins the recipe calls for (here, chopped soft caramels).
    7. Line an 8 by 8-inch baking dish with 2 pieces of parchment paper so it hangs over all 4 sides. Lightly spray the inside with coconut oil spray.
    8. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and use an oiled metal spatula to spread it out evenly. Top with sprinkles if desired. Cool completely before cutting with an oiled knife.
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    Variations on This Recipe

    • Play with the flavorings. For a more classic flavor profile, omit the butterscotch extract and bump up the vanilla to 1 teaspoon. Or use any combination of extracts that you like, such as hazelnut + caramel or strawberry + peanut butter.
    • Use different add-ins. If desired, skip the soft caramels and instead add butterscotch chips.
    • Make it fancy with chocolate. Once you cut the treats into squares, drizzle a little melted chocolate on top, or dip the bottoms in melted chocolate. After they’re drizzled or dipped, place the rice krispies treats onto a tray lined with wax paper and let the chocolate set before serving.

    How to Store Rice Krispies Treats

    Store rice krispies treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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    Tips for Making Butterscotch Rice Krispies Treats

    • Salted butter. If you don’t have unsalted butter, you can use salted butter and omit the 1/8 teaspoon salt.
    • Don’t fully melt the marshmallows. When the marshmallows are about 3/4 of the way melted, remove them from the heat and stir in the flavorings. This will help make sure they’re super gooey!
    • To get perfect squares. Make sure to let them fully cool before cutting.
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    Rice Krispies Treats FAQs

    Will Rice Krispies Treats Go Bad?

    It takes a while, but yes, they can eventually go bad. Before they go bad, rice krispies treats are more likely to get stale.

    To help keep them fresh, you can cut them into squares, wrap each square in plastic wrap, and store them in an airtight container at room temperature.

    butterscotch rice krispies treats recipe with harry potter styling

    Why Did My Rice Krispies Treats Come Out Hard?

    There are a few different reasons why this could happen:

    1. The marshmallows were stale.
    2. Or the marshmallows were overcooked (make sure to remove them from the heat when they’re 3/4 melted).
    3. Alternatively, adding too much Rice Krispies cereal will throw off the ratios and may cause them to be hard. Be sure to measure carefully!

    How Do You Cut Rice Krispies Treats Neatly?

    There are 2 tricks to getting nice neat squares:

    1. Make sure they’re completely cooled before you cut them.
    2. Use an oiled knife to cut them with.
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    More Harry Potter Inspired Treats to Make

    • Butterbeer Brown Butter Blondies
    • Hot Butterbeer Latte
    • Polyjuice Potion
    • Butterbeer Popcorn
    • Harry Potter Butterbeer (Hot or Cold)
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    Xoxo, Faith

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    Butterbeer Rice Krispies Treats (aka Vanilla Butterscotch Rice Krispies Treats)

    By: Faith
    These decadent Butterbeer Rice Krispies Treats have a rich butterscotch vanilla flavor and are deliciously gooey and easy to make!
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 9 servings
    Calories 239 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • Coconut oil spray
    • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 4 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
    • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1/2 teaspoon butterscotch extract
    • 1/8 teaspoon salt
    • 4 1/2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
    • 1/3 cup soft caramels each chopped into 4 pieces
    • 1 tablespoon gold + white sprinkles

    Instructions
     

    • Line an 8 by 8-inch baking dish with 2 pieces of parchment paper so it hangs over all 4 sides. Lightly spray the inside with coconut oil spray.
    • Add the butter to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once it starts to melt, add the marshmallows and cook until they’re about 3/4 of the way melted, stirring occasionally.
    • Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract, butterscotch extract, and salt.
    • Pour the Rice Krispies cereal into a large bowl. Pour the marshmallow mixture on top, and stir to combine. Stir in the chopped caramel.
    • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and use an oiled metal spatula to spread it out evenly. Sprinkle the gold + white sprinkles on top.
    • Cool completely before cutting with an oiled knife.

    Faith's Tips

    • Storage: Store rice krispies treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Butterbeer Rice Krispies Treats (aka Vanilla Butterscotch Rice Krispies Treats)
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 239 Calories from Fat 81
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 9g14%
    Saturated Fat 5g31%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 2g
    Cholesterol 21mg7%
    Sodium 149mg6%
    Potassium 40mg1%
    Carbohydrates 40g13%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 23g26%
    Protein 2g4%
    Vitamin A 1168IU23%
    Vitamin C 9mg11%
    Calcium 16mg2%
    Iron 4mg22%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Keyword Butterbeer Rice Krispies Treats, Butterscotch Rice Krispies Treats
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