Sweet + spicy = swicy! These sweet, spicy, crunchy, toasty treats take a classic snack to a new level!
Swicy Cinnamon Crispy Treats
Ingredients:
– ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter, cut into pieces
– 1 10-ounce package mini marshmallows (about 6 cups)
– 1/2 tsp kosher salt (use ¼ tsp if using table salt)
– 1 tsp ground cinnamon
– ¼ tsp ground cayenne powder
– ½ tsp vanilla
– 6 cups rice crispy cereal
– ½ cup white chocolate or cinnamon chips, optional
– 2 tbsp. cinnamon sugar, for sprinkling
Directions:
1. Butter a 9×9-inch pan or spray with cooking spray.
2. Melt butter in a light-colored saucepan over medium heat. Continue cooking until the butter comes to a boil and begins to turn golden brown and smell nutty, about 5-8 minutes.
3. Immediately remove from the heat and stir in marshmallows. Continue to stir until marshmallows melt.
4. Stir in salt, cinnamon, cayenne and vanilla.
5. Place cereal in a large bowl and pour in marshmallow mixture, using a spatula to scrape the cooking pan.
6. Stir until combined, then stir in white chocolate chips.
7. Add cereal mixture to prepared pan and gently press to fill pan to the edges.
8. Sprinkle the top evenly with cinnamon sugar.
9. Place under broiler for 2-3 minutes until caramelized and lightly browned – keep a close watch so it doesn’t burn. Alternately, use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar.
10. Remove from pan and cut into squares.
11. Wrap any leftovers in plastic wrap and store at room temperature.
About the Author: Kampgrounds of America
Kampgrounds of America is the largest system of open-to-the-public campgrounds in the world, with over 500 locations across the United States and Canada. Founded in Billings, MT in 1962, KOA’s family of campground brands – KOA Journey, KOA Holiday and KOA Resort – today serve more than a million camping families each year. KOA is dedicated to “connecting people to the outdoors and each other” by providing people with a variety of camping experiences and the information they need to make the most of their camping trip. Read more of their camping and travel resources by visiting KOA.com/blog.
