Description
These Strawberry Pretzel Marshmallow Treats are a delightful combination of sweet and salty, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 heaping cups (about 100g) regular or gluten free pretzels
- 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (112g) unsalted butter, plus extra for coating pan
- 1 bag (285g) mini marshmallows, plus 1 additional cup (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 1/2 cups (75g) crispy rice cereal, gluten free if needed
- 3/4 cup (18g) freeze dried strawberries, roughly crushed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place pretzels in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin or similar object.
- Transfer crushed pretzels to a bowl and combine with melted butter and granulated sugar.
- Spread the mixture evenly on the lined baking sheet.
- Bake the pretzel mixture for 8 to 10 minutes or until deep golden brown.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, toss pretzels on the baking sheet to redistribute the butter coating.
- Allow pretzels to cool and crisp at room temperature.
- Generously butter the interior of a 20cm x 20cm (8×8-inch) baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the crispy rice cereal, freeze dried strawberries, roasted pretzels, and 1 cup of additional mini marshmallows if using.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup butter and the 285g bag of mini marshmallows, stirring continuously until smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- Fold the dry mix into the melted marshmallow mixture, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press firmly into an even layer.
- Allow the treats to cool at room temperature for approximately one hour.
- Once set, slice into squares and serve.
Notes
- For a more pronounced strawberry flavor, you can increase the amount of freeze dried strawberries.
- Optional: Add a drizzle of chocolate on top for extra sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg