These are not your average Rice Krispy squares. I've added chopped walnuts, dried cranberries, vanilla extract and orange zest. These are delicous and "fancy" - everyone loves them!
15ouncesmini marshmallows - about one and a half 10 ounce bags
½teaspoonsalt
½teaspoonvanilla extract
1cupchopped walnutsplus 1 tablespoon for the topping
⅔cupdried cranberriesplus 2 tablespoons for the topping
1teaspoonorange peel zest
7cupsRice Krispy cereal
Instructions
Grease a 13" x 9" baking dish (or spray with Pam)
On the stovetop, melt butter in large saucepan, add one and a half bags mini marshmallows. Stir over low heat until marshmallows are melted and smooth. Remove from heat and add salt, vanilla extract, chopped walnuts, dried cranberries and orange zest. Stir until combined. Add 7 cups of Rice Krispy cereal and stir until combined. Spread cereal mixture into baking dish and sprinkle reserved walnuts and dried cranberries on top, pat the mixture down using a small piece of waxed paper sprayed with Pam to prevent sticking.
Notes
You can freeze these treats. Just cut into squares, layer with plastic wrap or waxed paper and place them in an airtight container or zipped top bag in the freezer. Defrost at room temperature for a few hours and enjoy. For another kid-friendly treat, try Peanut Butter Cookies next time. So chewy and delicious!