Florentine Rice Cereal Treats are a cross between Florentine lace cookies and rice cereal treats. Dipped in dark chocolate and perfect for the holidays!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time5 minutesmins
Cooling Time2 hourshrs
Total Time2 hourshrs15 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cookies, Desserts, Holiday
Servings: 16
Author: Jonathan Melendez
Equipment
Pot
Standard cupcake tin
Ingredients
4tablespoonsunsalted butter
10ouncesmini marshmallows
1teaspoonfresh lemon zest
1teaspoonfresh orange zest
1/4teaspoonground cinnamon
pinchfresh ground nutmeg
pinchground all-spice
pinchground cloves
6cupsrice cereal
1/3cupcoarsely chopped pistachios
1/3cupcoarsely chopped almonds
1/4cupraisins
1/4cupchopped candied cherries
2tablespoonschopped candied orange zest
2tablespoonschopped candied lemon zest
6ouncesdark chocolate chips
1teaspoonvegetable oil
Instructions
Grease two standard cupcake tins with cooking spray, and set aside.
Place a large pot over medium-high heat with the butter. Once melted through, add the marshmallows and cook, stirring often, until melted through. Remove from heat and stir in the orange and lemon zest and spices. Add the rice cereal and stir with a rubber spatula until evenly combined. Working quickly, stir in the pistachios, almonds, raisins, candied cherries, and candied lemon and orange zest.
Divide the mixture among the prepared cupcake tins and press each down firmly. Let rest for at least 2 hours to set. Invert the cereal treats onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, combine the chocolate and oil and microwave on high for about 30 seconds. Stir and repeat 2 or 3 more times until completely melted through and smooth. Dip the bottom side of each treat into the chocolate and return to the baking sheet, chocolate side up. Allow to set before serving. These can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Enjoy!