Butterscotch-Rum Raisin Treats

  Desserts

I love making rum raisin rice pudding around the holidays. Those flavors inspired this recipe. Crispy rice cereal adds crunch, but nuts, toasted coconut or candied pineapple could do the job, too.

Butterscotch-Rum Raisin Treats

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
YIELD: about 4-1/2 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1 package (10 to 11 ounces) butterscotch chips
  • 1 package (10 to 12 ounces) white baking chips
  • 1/2 teaspoon rum extract
  • 3 cups Rice Krispies
  • 1 cup raisins

Instructions

  • 1. Line 56 mini muffin cups with paper liners. In a large bowl, combine butterscotch and white chips. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 30 seconds; stir. Microwave in additional 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  • 2. Stir in extract, Rice Krispies and raisins. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls into prepared mini muffin cups. Chill until set.

    Freeze option:
    Freeze treats in freezer containers, separating layers with waxed paper. Thaw before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 treat: 76 calories, 4g fat (3g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 21mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

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