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Strawberry Shortcake Rice Krispie Treats

These yummy strawberry shortcake rice krispie treats get their sweet flavors from freeze dried strawberries and crushed shortbread cookies!
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Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time1 hour 17 minutes
Yield12 squares

Equipment

INGREDIENTS

  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter (use vegan butter if vegan)
  • 10 oz mini marshmallows divided (vegan marshmallow option linked above)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt
  • 4 c crispy rice cereal
  • 1 c freeze dried strawberries (crushed)
  • 1/2 c shortbread cookies (crushed)
  • 1/4 c marshmallow fluff (optional) (melted)

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Line an 8×8″ baking pan with parchment paper Set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Brown the butter, stirring frequently, until it darkens to a golden color and starts to smell nutty (about 3-4 minutes).
  • Add in the vanilla, pinch of salt, and marshmallows (reserve 1c of marshmallows to the side). Stir together until the marshmallows are partially melted, about 2-4 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat, and add in the crispy rice cereal, freeze dried strawberries, and crushed cookies. Stir until evenly combined.
  • Add in the reserved 1 c of marshmallows and stir until they are partially, but not completely melted.
  • Press the mixture into an even layer in the baking pan.
  • Optional: Drizzle the melted marshmallow fluff on top.
  • Cool at room temperature for about one hour. Slice the strawberry shortcake rice krispie treats into bars. Enjoy!