Thanksgiving Rice Krispie Treats are a delicious Thanksgiving dessert for all ages! Easy to make at the last-minute, these tasty pumpkin pie Thanksgiving treats are a great addition to your Thanksgiving dinner!
Lightly spray a 9” round cake pan with cooking spray and set aside.
Add 4 ounces of regular-sized marshmallows (around 2 cups) and 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter to a large, microwave-safe bowl.
Microwave on high for 45 seconds, then stir to combine. Microwave for an additional 30 seconds and stir until smooth and well combined. Mix in 1/2 tsp. of vanilla extract.
Add 1 cup of Rice Krispies cereal and the graham cracker crumbs to the marshmallow mixture, and stir until well combined and uniformly coated.
Turn the mixture out into the prepared pie dish. Lightly spray your hands with cooking spray and press the mixture around the edge of the pan to create the "pie crust." Crust should be approximately 1" thick. Set aside while you prepare the filling.
In another large microwave-safe bowl, add the remaining marshmallows (about 3 cups) and 2 1/2 tablespoons of butter. Microwave on high for 60 seconds and then stir. Microwave in additional 30-second increments, stirring after each until the mixture is smooth. Mix in the remaining 1/2 tsp of vanilla, salt, food coloring, and pumpkin pie spice and stir until well combined.
Add the remaining 3 cups of Rice Krispies to the marshmallow mixture, and stir until well combined and evenly coated.
Turn the mixture out into the center of the prepared pie dish. Lightly spray your hands with cooking spray, and press the mixture down to fill the center of the pie. Set the pie aside to set for at least 30 minutes before cutting it into 8 slices and serving. Garnish with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Use a fresh, unopened bag of marshmallows for best results.
When forming treats, do not press too firmly. If you pack the Rice Krispies too tightly, the treats will be dense and not have that ooey-gooey texture.
Gel food color is recommended to create a more vibrant color. If you only have liquid food coloring, you may need to increase the amount used to create the desired color.