Gingerbread Rice Cereal Treats
A few years ago I made Eggnog Rice Cereal Treats and back then I thought they were the most delicious rice cereal treats. I was mistaken. These Gingerbread Rice Cereal Treats are my new favorite and something tells me they’ll be yours as well. Gingerbread flavored base topped with a brown butter frosting, holiday sprinkles and the cutest (store-bought) gingerbread cookies. These are Christmas in a no-bake dessert.
These Gingerbread Rice Cereal Treats make enough for a crowd and can be made ahead of time. Now that’s a double win in my book. Give these a try and be sure to let me know what you think! As always, thank you for following along.
Gingerbread Rice Cereal Treats
Nothing says it's the holidays quite like gingerbread and these Gingerbread Rice Cereal Treats are not only delicious but also adorable!
Servings: 24
Equipment
- Large pot
- Rubber spatula
- 9×13-inch baking pan
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 20 ounces mini marshmallows
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 12 cups rice cereal
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk or half and half
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- Pinch of salt
- Holiday sprinkles
- 24 store-bought mini gingerbread cookies
Instructions
- Melt the butter, stirring often, over low heat until browned. Remove 4 tablespoons and set aside. Add the spices to the butter and cook for another 30 seconds to bloom. Stir in the marshmallows and molasses and mix until melted through. Add the rice cereal and stir until combined. Quickly pour out into a grease 9×13 baking pan and press down firmly into an even layer.
- To make frosting, beat together powdered sugar, reserved 4 tablespoons browned butter, milk, vanilla and salt until smooth and somewhat thick. If it’s too thick, you can thin out slightly by adding a splash more of eggnog. Pour over the rice cereal treats and spread out evenly. Top with sprinkles and gingerbread men and allow to set. Slice, serve and enjoy!
