Furikake Rice Krispies Treats
Furikake Rice Krispies Treats are a fun way to elevate a nostalgic snack with bold, savory flavors and interesting textures. You’ll be surprised by how well the sweetness of the marshmallow blends with the spiciness of the rice crackers. It’s a crunchy, bold, version that you have to try.
Furikake comes in many varieties, from seaweed and sesame blends to spicy or wasabi-infused options. Pick one that suits your taste or experiment with different types to find your favorite flavor profile.
Helpful Tips
Adjust the Heat – You can adjust the heat level in these snacks by choosing hot or mild rice crackers. I found that I like the heat to come from the crackers. But if you can only get mild, you can always add more heat with cayenne.
Work Quickly When Mixing – Once you add the marshmallow mixture to the cereal blend, the treats set fast. Have your baking dish ready and press the mixture firmly and evenly before it cools to ensure they hold together well.
Adjust the Sweetness – While you shouldn’t go light on the marshmallow, you can add additional sweetness to counter the heat by adding honey or agave to the mixture.
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Furikake Rice Krispies Treats
Ingredients
- 4 1/2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 cup rice crackers hot to mild, as you like
- ½ – 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper to add more spice, if desired
- 1 1/2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
- 6 ounces lightly packed mini marshmallows about 3 cups
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup (+2 tablespoons) furikake
Instructions
- Line a 9”x9” baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease with oil or butter.
- In a large bowl, mix together the Rice Krispies and the rice crackers.
- Pour the sesame seeds into a small pan. Heat on medium for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly toasted (you should be able to smell them toasting). Remove them from the pan right away so they don’t continue cooking.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Once fully melted and starting to turn a light golden color, turn off the heat. Immediately pour the marshmallows into the pot and start stirring. Stir continuously until the marshmallows have melted. Add the sesame seeds and stir to combine.
- Pour the Rice Krispies/Rice Cracker blend into the pot. Top with ¼ cup of the furikake. Quickly stir and fold until everything is combined.
- Transfer it to the prepared baking dish. Place a small sheet of parchment paper over the cereal mixture and pack the mixture down into the pan. You can also grease your hands to do this, if you want. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the remaining furikake over the top. Let cool for 10 minutes, then pull the entire block of Rice Krispies treats out of the pan and turn it over. Sprinkle on the final 1 tablespoon of furikake.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the treats into squares.
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