Churro Rice Krispie Treats Recipe (2024)

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I’ve got a quick little treat for you all today. Particularly this Churro Rice Krispie Treats recipe.

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A churro is a fried pastry that’s often rolled in cinnamon and sugar. They’re golden and crispy on the outside and light and airywithin. These Churro Rice Krispie Treats are far from the traditional pastry, but they do hit all the right flavor notes. Warm brown butter infuses the treatswith a golden toastiness while the cinnamon-sugar topping brings a sense of familiarity. Each bite is pure churro bliss. Continue reading for the recipe.

The inspiration for these Churro Rice Krispie Treats comes froma local baking company, Bliss & Baker. I tried their El Churro Crispie several months ago, andimmediately fell in love. I just knew I had to recreate them at home.

Churro Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

by Brandon Matzek

4.72 from 21 votes

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Servings 12 treats

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 stick (4 ounce) unsalted butter, plus extra for the baking dish
1 10 ounce bag marshmallows
Heaping 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt
6 cups Rice Krispies cereal

Instructions

Add sugar, cinnamon and kosher salt in a small bowl, stirring to combine. Set aside. Also butter a 9″ x 13″ baking dish and set aside.
In a large pot, warm butter over medium low heat. The butter will melt, then foam and bubble, then start to brown. You will notice little brown bits forming at the bottom of the pan. Stir frequently during this process and keep your attention on the pot. The butter can go from wonderfully brown to burnt in just a few moments. You will know the butter is done when it gives off a nutty aroma and turns a golden brown.
Turn off the heat and add the marshmallows, stirring until smooth. Add half of the cereal and stir to incorporate. Sprinkle in the flaky sea salt and remaining cereal and continue stirring until everything is fully mixed together.
Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish. Using a silicon spatula (or piece of parchment paper), press mixture into the dish in an even layer. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of the cinnamon-sugar evenly over the treats. Shake the baking dish around so that the cinnamon-sugar gets into all of the nooks and crannies. Save remaining cinnamon-sugar for another batch of treats.
Let cool, cut into 12 treats and enjoy!

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I’m Brandon: food explorer, recipe curator, co*cktail shaker, dessert lover. Kitchen Konfidence is how I document my time spent in my favorite space, the kitchen. Did you make a recipe? Tag @brandiego on Instagram so I can see the how it went!

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Comments

Liz @ Floating Kitchen says
June 9, 2016 at 4:31 am
Ahhh this is brilliant! Love me some churros, but not the whole frying part. So all the flavors in a no-bake treat = I’m sold!
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- Brandon Matzek says
  June 20, 2016 at 7:00 pm
  Thanks Liz :)!!
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Brian @ A Thought For Food says
June 9, 2016 at 4:57 am
An awesome mash-up! I support any dessert that doesn’t involve making our kitchen hotter than it already is in the summer (yay for no A/C :-/)
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- Brandon Matzek says
  June 20, 2016 at 7:00 pm
  Amen to that! Thanks Brian.
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Averie @ Averie Cooks says
June 9, 2016 at 10:56 am
I’d rather have RKTreats than a fancy schmancy dessert most of the time and with the churro infusion here, I want to eat the whole pan!
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- Brandon Matzek says
  June 20, 2016 at 6:56 pm
  I too love a good rice krispie treat 🙂 Thanks Averie!!
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The Girl In The Purple Sweater says
June 10, 2016 at 2:14 am

My kids will just adore this treat!
As I am discovering your site, I want to say that your potos are great too. 😉
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- Brandon Matzek says
  June 20, 2016 at 6:55 pm
  These are definitely kid-friendly. Thank you!!
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Matt says
June 13, 2016 at 9:47 am
What an awesome idea dude, gotta make these for my boys!
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- Brandon Matzek says
  June 20, 2016 at 6:52 pm
  Thanks Matt! We served them at Jorge’s Birthday party this weekend, and all the kids at the party went wild for these treats. I’m sure your boys would love them 🙂
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lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain says
June 14, 2016 at 6:03 am
Um, this is completely brilliant!! So making!
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- Brandon Matzek says
  June 20, 2016 at 6:51 pm
  Thanks Lauren! Let me know how you like them 🙂
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Heather says
June 14, 2016 at 7:31 am

This is a great idea for portable snacks for the harvest crew. I love RKTreats! And they will fit right in with their lunch today: roast beef with tomato, arugula, cheese, horseradish mayo on a Panini.
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- Brandon Matzek says
  June 20, 2016 at 6:51 pm
  Agreed! You can cut them into smaller bites too for sharing 🙂
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Ami@NaiveCookCooks says
June 14, 2016 at 3:16 pm
I love it when recipes have little twist!! This has all the amazing flavors!! It sounds perfect for picnic!! Pinning! 🙂
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- Brandon Matzek says
  June 20, 2016 at 6:46 pm
  Thanks Ami!!
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Megan {Country Cleaver} says
June 14, 2016 at 7:58 pm
I literally just made rice krispie treats this weekend – after YEARS of not making them. Now I’m wishing I had these just a few days ago!! Well, darn, I guess I have to make them again 😉
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- Brandon Matzek says
  June 20, 2016 at 6:46 pm
  Haha we make them often at our house, and I’m always trying new flavor combos. Give this a try. I’m sure you’ll love it!
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gerry @ foodness gracious says
June 16, 2016 at 2:13 pm
Wow, this is kinda genius!!! Love the idea 🙂
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- Brandon Matzek says
  June 20, 2016 at 6:45 pm
  Thanks Gerry!!
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Lisa | Garlic + Zest says
June 16, 2016 at 4:08 pm
rice krispies are my downfall – and now you’ve mixed it with a churro? Shame on you. Apply directly to my butt!
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- Brandon Matzek says
  June 20, 2016 at 6:45 pm
  LOL!!! You can still enjoy in moderation 😉
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Jayne says
June 16, 2016 at 4:27 pm
Oh wow what an awesome treat! Rice crispy treats are not as popular in Australia and I have no idea why because they are amazing! your added flavours take them to the next level
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- Brandon Matzek says
  June 20, 2016 at 6:44 pm
  Interesting!! Yeah they’re definitely big in the US. I’ve enjoyed them since I was very young. My mom never made a churro version, but she made the classic treats often!
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Michele says
June 16, 2016 at 5:03 pm
Rice Krispie treats are my favorite thing ever… and I LOVE churros too… I can’t believe Ive never tried this! What a great marriage of two awesome desserts! (Pinned this! 🙂 )
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- Brandon Matzek says
  June 20, 2016 at 6:42 pm
  Thanks Michele! You will definitely love these then.
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Sara | Belly Rumbles says
June 16, 2016 at 5:54 pm
I love churros and I love rice crispies, I think I have just gone to recipe fusion heaven!
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- Brandon Matzek says
  June 20, 2016 at 6:42 pm
  YES!! Definitely give these a try then 🙂
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Suchi @elegantmeraki says
June 16, 2016 at 6:04 pm

Wow Churros with rice crispies. Only word should be heaven in a bite.. Love it!
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- Brandon Matzek says
  June 20, 2016 at 5:45 pm
  Thanks Suchi!!
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The Girl In The Purple Sweater says
June 21, 2016 at 1:52 am
Hello !
I did try your recipe for my children. It was delicious but not beautilful enough to take a picture and send it to you 😉
I used simple unsweetened rice flakes and marshmallows. No added sugar but a generous spoon of almond butter mixed with with candied orange peels. A pure marvel !
Thanks a lot for this inspiration !
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- Brandon Matzek says
  June 29, 2016 at 3:11 pm
  Excellent!! So glad you liked the recipe 🙂 Thanks for sharing.
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Megan says
July 3, 2016 at 4:12 pm

These have been a hit – I’ve already made 2 batches this lovely holiday weekend. The browned butter and sea salt are game changers, and the cinnamon sugar doesn’t hurt either. I will keep this recipe in heavy rotation!
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- Brandon Matzek says
  July 5, 2016 at 10:54 am
  Excellent!! Thanks for sharing results Megan!!
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