Description
A no-bake dessert bar that combines Rice Krispies cereal, melted marshmallows, cocoa, and cinnamon for a churro-inspired treat, finished with a luscious caramel drizzle. Perfect for quick desserts and cozy snacking.
Ingredients
6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
1 (10 oz) bag mini marshmallows
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Optional: extra cinnamon sugar for topping
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Stir in the mini marshmallows until completely melted and smooth.
- Remove the pan from heat and mix in vanilla extract, cocoa powder, ground cinnamon, salt, and sugar. Stir until well blended.
- Fold in the Rice Krispies cereal until evenly coated.
- Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish using a greased spatula or parchment paper to smooth it out.
- Drizzle caramel sauce generously over the top.
- Optional: Sprinkle with extra cinnamon sugar while still warm.
- Let cool at room temperature for about 1 hour.
- Slice into squares and serve.
Notes
Add a pinch of cayenne for a spicy Mexican hot chocolate twist.
Try a white chocolate drizzle instead of caramel for a sweeter variation.
Swap in Cocoa Pebbles or Cinnamon Toast Crunch for a fun cereal change.
Fold in mini chocolate chips or crushed pretzels for extra indulgence.
Use vegan marshmallows and plant-based butter for a dairy-free version.
Store in an airtight container at room temp for 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
To re-soften, microwave a square for 5-10 seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
