Rice Krispies Treat Scones

I found this recipe on Baking Bites the other day, and had to try it out.  I have some serious rice krispies treat lovers in my house, so this sounded absolutely perfect.  I was a little bit surprised by the small amount of sugar in the recipe, but it was just the right amount.  These scones weren't too sweet, and did actually taste like a rice krispies treat.  Be careful not to overbake, as the marshmallows tend to burn quickly.


Rice Krispies Treat Scones


3 cups all purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter, chilled and cut into pieces
1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 cup Rice Krispies
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup heavy cream, for brushing on the scones
1/2 cup sugar, for sprinkling over scones


Preheat the oven to 425F.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.  In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.  Cut in the butter using a pastry blender, or your fingers (rub the butter into the flour mixture), until the mixture resembles coarse sand with pieces of butter no larger than a pea.  Stir in the marshmallows and rice krispies, then add the buttermilk and vanilla, and stir until the mixture comes together and the flour is fully incorporated.


Turn out the dough onto a floured surface, and press the dough into an 8x12 inch rectangle.  Using a bench knife (or sharp knife), cut dough in half lengthwise.  Cut each half of the dough into four squares.  Cut each square diagonally in half to make 16 triangles.  Place on the parchment lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart.  Brush the scones with heavy cream and sprinkle with sugar.  Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until lightly browned.  Remove scones to a cooling rack.  Serve warm, or at room temperature.  Makes 16 scones.


Enjoy!  -Cardamommy