Perfect Oreo Rice Krispie Treats
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4.6
Perfect Oreo Rice Krispie Treats
Description
Perfect Oreo Rice Krispie Treats start by browning softened butter until golden and fragrant, enhancing its flavor with caramel notes. Marshmallows are then melted into the butter, with a pinch of salt and vanilla extract added to balance and deepen the sweetness. This creates a sticky, luscious base binding the treats.
Once removed from heat, crispy rice cereal and crushed Oreos are folded in to distribute evenly. The mixture is pressed gently into a buttered 9x13-inch pan to set. The treats finish firm enough to cut but remain chewy due to the marshmallow blend. The addition of Oreos adds chocolate and cream texture contrasts to the sweet, nutty chew.
These bars serve well as a handheld dessert or snack, combining familiar cereal treat elements with cookie flavor. They can be sliced into squares and packed for on-the-go enjoyment or casual gatherings.
Using 20 ounces of marshmallows delivers a gooier texture; reducing to 16 ounces makes a firmer treat. Browning the butter is optional but recommended for added complexity. The recipe yields about 8-10 ounces of crushed Oreos, coarsely broken to maintain texture within the treats.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter softened, usually salted
- 20 ounces marshmallow large or mini, see note
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch kosher salt coarse
- 7 cups Rice Krispies cereal or other brand
- 20-24 Oreo cookies 8-10 ounces, coarsely chopped or crushed
Instructions
- Butter the bottom and sides of a 9X13-inch pan. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter on low or medium-low heat and let it cook until the solids start to turn golden brown and it smells caramelly and fragrant (here's a browned butter how-to if you'd like a visual), 3-4 minutes.
- Add the marshmallows and cook on low, stirring constantly until mostly melted, a few small lumps here and there are ok. Add the vanilla and salt and stir to combine.
- Remove the pan from the heat and add the rice krispies and Oreos. Stir until evenly combined; scrape up the bottom of the pan really well to make sure to incorporate all the marshmallows.
- Scoop the mixture into the prepared pan and press the mixture into the pan with lightly greased hands (smashing them down too hard will result in firm rice krispie treats - so use a gentle hand if you want them chewy). Let cool before slicing into squares.
Notes
- Browned butter adds a caramel-like flavor that enhances the overall taste.
- Use about 10 cups of mini marshmallows or 75 large marshmallows to equal 20 ounces; for a firmer texture, reduce marshmallows to 16 ounces.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 treat | |
| Calories | 188kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 142mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
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