Pumpkin Spice Krispie Treats

Hello all! I have a quick non-recipe recipe to share with you today that is PERFECT for the Fall season.

You know that line from Twas the Night Before Christmas... "while visions of sugarplums danced in their heads"? Well, once Fall begins, I tend to have "visions of pumpkin spice" dancing in my head. And this Fall is no exception.

A few weeks ago I thought to myself, "What's one treat that I've yet to see 'spiced up' for Fall?" And let me tell you, it wasn't easy to think of something. Those marketing gurus know how the masses love their pumpkin spice, and they cash in on it -- big time. Pumpkin Spiced lattes, ice cream, coffee creamer, cookies, cakes, granola bars, syrups, teas, HERSHEY'S KISSES!, malted milk balls, you name it. There are even oodles of inedible Pumpkin Spiced delights like facial scrubs, candles, hand soaps, and lip gloss. The world has lost it's pumpkin-lovin' mind.

As I sat around thinking about Fall treats begging for some spice, it hit me. Treats. As in, Rice Krispie Treats! Brilliant!

As you might have guessed already, I'm a fan of Rice Krispie Treats.  I haven't come across too many people who aren't. {Except for the husband of one of my favorite bloggers... I was in complete & utter shock when I read this!!} So I knew this was it. I whipped up a quick batch of these babies and brought them along with us for our tailgate when we went up to Gainesville for the Florida - Alabama game. {Which we lost. Boo.}

They were a complete success! {One of my friends said they tasted "like Cinnamon Toast Crunch... but better!"}

For a little extra pizzazz, I dipped part of my Pumpkin Spice Krispie Treats in white candy coating, but I promise you won't miss a thing if you just enjoy yours the good old fashioned way.

After I was done patting myself on the back for coming up with such a creative Pumpkin Spiced treat, you'll never guess what I saw:

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4 cups miniature marshmallows

1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Add spices, and stir until incorporated. Remove from heat.

2. Add cereal. Stir until well coated.

3. Using buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cool. Cut into 2-inch squares. Best if served the same day.
{Optional: Dip treats in chocolate or candy coating and allow to set until hardened.}