Cinnamon Roll Rice Krispies Treats

Name: Cinnamon Roll Rice Krispies Treats
Prep time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 c. (2 sticks) butter, plus more for pan; 1 (12-oz.) bags marshmallows; 1 tsp. cinnamon, plus more for dusting; 1/4 tsp. kosher salt; 5 c. Rice Krispies; 1 oz. cream cheese, softened to room temperature; 1/4 c. powdered sugar; 1/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp. heavy cream, optional

By Lena AbrahamPublished: May 28, 2019

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Yields:

12 serving(s)

Prep Time:

1 hr

Total Time:

1 hr

Cal/Serv:

219

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We love cinnamon rolls, and we love Rice Krispies treats, so we figured combining the two was a no-brainer. If you don't want to worry about shaping them, you can cut them into squares and spread the cream cheese glaze on top instead!

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Ingredients

For Rice Krispies treats

1/2 cup
(2 sticks) butter, plus more for pan
1
(12-oz.) bags marshmallows
1 tsp.
cinnamon, plus more for dusting
1/4 tsp.
kosher salt
5 cups
Rice Krispies

For glaze

1 oz.
cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1/4 cup
powdered sugar
1/4 tsp.
pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp.
heavy cream, optional

Directions

1. Step 1Make Rice Krispies treats: Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan with butter. In a large pot over medium heat, melt remaining ½ cup butter. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Stir in cinnamon and salt, then remove from heat and stir in Rice Krispies using a wooden spoon.
2. Step 2Pour mixture into pan and gently smooth top with spatula. Let cool for 25 minutes, then cut into 12 squares. Use your hands to round the edges and shape into round discs—like cinnamon rolls. (If the mixture is sticking to your hands, try wetting your palms with water before shaping.) Let cool completely.
3. Step 3Meanwhile, make glaze: In a medium bowl using a whisk, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla and beat until smooth. If icing is too thick, add heavy cream ½ teaspoon at a time until it reaches desired consistency. Transfer to a piping bag (or resealable plastic bag).
4. Step 4Cut off tip of the piping bag and pipe swirls of frosting onto each Rice Krispies treat. Dust with cinnamon before serving.