These Rice Krispie treats are like no different—made with salted butter, brown sugar, spiced apple cider, dried apples, and toasted marshmallows (plus the traditional cereal, after all). They’re extra-gooey, a bit toasty, and completely candy, with actual apple taste and a cinnamon-cider caramel swirl. You’re going to like these—enjoyable to make at any age, and the fall deal with for Halloween and Thanksgiving snacking.

I’m deep into fall baking this season, and clearly nonetheless on my apple kick. I really like pumpkin too (promise a candy pumpkin recipe is coming subsequent week!), however apples are my favourite. I don’t normally go for marshmallow desserts, however I make an exception for a extremely good Rice Krispies deal with—particularly in October.

Yearly rising up, my mother would make a few batches for college events. One yr we even made an enormous pumpkin-shaped Rice Krispie “cake” for my cousin’s birthday. It was so enjoyable—and sure, there was plenty of orange meals coloring. Totally different occasions!

Level is, I really like an occasional fall Rice Krispie, and these are so particular. The cider-brown-sugar caramel and chewy dried apples deliver cozy autumn taste, and toasting the marshmallows provides that excellent, evenly smoky depth. Better part? They’re extremely straightforward. Combine, press, set—then strive to not eat the entire pan!

Step 1: Make the brown-sugar cider caramel

Use salted butter, darkish brown sugar, and apple cider (not vinegar). Add every part to your largest pot and produce to a boil over medium warmth. Cook dinner, stirring, till barely thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in a pinch of flaky sea salt (I at all times do).

Step 2: Soften in marshmallows, then add cereal + apples

Stir the mini marshmallows into the new caramel till absolutely melted and shiny. Fold within the Rice Krispies and the dried apple items (I take advantage of a 3-oz bag of dried Granny Smiths). It gained’t look fancy, however it smells superb.

Step 3: Toast further marshmallows

Unfold marshmallows on a baking sheet and broil till golden and toasty. Don’t stroll away—broilers go from white to black in seconds. Gently fold the toasted marshmallows into the cereal combination; streaks are positive—no want to totally combine.

Step 4: Press and set

Press the combination right into a parchment-lined pan (evenly butter your spatula or fingers to stop sticking). Let it set for at the least half-hour, then minimize into bars. They’ll be further gooey and a bit messy—that’s the attraction.