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Churro Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

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I’ve got a quick little treat for you all today.  Particularly this Churro Rice Krispie Treats recipe.

Churro Rice Krispie Treats

A churro is a fried pastry that’s often rolled in cinnamon and sugar.  They’re golden and crispy on the outside and light and airy within.  These Churro Rice Krispie Treats are far from the traditional pastry, but they do hit all the right flavor notes.  Warm brown butter infuses the treats with a golden toastiness while the cinnamon-sugar topping brings a sense of familiarity.  Each bite is pure churro bliss.  Continue reading for the recipe.

Churro Rice Krispie Treats Ingredients

The inspiration for these Churro Rice Krispie Treats comes from a local baking company, Bliss & Baker.  I tried their El Churro Crispie several months ago, and immediately fell in love.  I just knew I had to recreate them at home.

Churro Rice Krispie Treats

Churro Rice Krispie Treats
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Churro Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

Servings 12 treats
Author Brandon Matzek

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 stick (4 ounce) unsalted butter, plus extra for the baking dish
  • 1 10 ounce bag marshmallows
  • Heaping 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt
  • 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal

Instructions

  1. Add sugar, cinnamon and kosher salt in a small bowl, stirring to combine. Set aside. Also butter a 9″ x 13″ baking dish and set aside.
  2. In a large pot, warm butter over medium low heat. The butter will melt, then foam and bubble, then start to brown. You will notice little brown bits forming at the bottom of the pan. Stir frequently during this process and keep your attention on the pot. The butter can go from wonderfully brown to burnt in just a few moments. You will know the butter is done when it gives off a nutty aroma and turns a golden brown.
  3. Turn off the heat and add the marshmallows, stirring until smooth. Add half of the cereal and stir to incorporate. Sprinkle in the flaky sea salt and remaining cereal and continue stirring until everything is fully mixed together.
  4. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish. Using a silicon spatula (or piece of parchment paper), press mixture into the dish in an even layer. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of the cinnamon-sugar evenly over the treats. Shake the baking dish around so that the cinnamon-sugar gets into all of the nooks and crannies. Save remaining cinnamon-sugar for another batch of treats.
  5. Let cool, cut into 12 treats and enjoy!

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    • Brandon Matzek says

      Thanks Matt! We served them at Jorge’s Birthday party this weekend, and all the kids at the party went wild for these treats. I’m sure your boys would love them 🙂

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  7. Heather says

    5 stars
    This is a great idea for portable snacks for the harvest crew. I love RKTreats! And they will fit right in with their lunch today: roast beef with tomato, arugula, cheese, horseradish mayo on a Panini.

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    • Brandon Matzek says

      Haha we make them often at our house, and I’m always trying new flavor combos. Give this a try. I’m sure you’ll love it!

      Reply

  12. Jayne says

    Oh wow what an awesome treat! Rice crispy treats are not as popular in Australia and I have no idea why because they are amazing! your added flavours take them to the next level

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    • Brandon Matzek says

      Interesting!! Yeah they’re definitely big in the US. I’ve enjoyed them since I was very young. My mom never made a churro version, but she made the classic treats often!

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  13. Michele says

    Rice Krispie treats are my favorite thing ever… and I LOVE churros too… I can’t believe Ive never tried this! What a great marriage of two awesome desserts! (Pinned this! 🙂 )

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  16. The Girl In The Purple Sweater says

    Hello !
    I did try your recipe for my children. It was delicious but not beautilful enough to take a picture and send it to you 😉
    I used simple unsweetened rice flakes and marshmallows. No added sugar but a generous spoon of almond butter mixed with with candied orange peels. A pure marvel !
    Thanks a lot for this inspiration !

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  17. Megan says

    5 stars
    These have been a hit – I’ve already made 2 batches this lovely holiday weekend. The browned butter and sea salt are game changers, and the cinnamon sugar doesn’t hurt either. I will keep this recipe in heavy rotation!

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