We all grew up eating rice cereal treats. That crunchy, gooey texture that makes you feel like a kid again with the first bite. But nowadays the sky is the limit for add-ins and they are no longer relagated to the kids table! These Cookie Butter Rice Cereal Treats are my favorite way to have them and when I saw a limited edition Christmas color version of the cereal, count me in! They added the perfect holiday touch and when you need a good no bake dessert, these make the nice list!
The taste of cookie butter and speculoos cookies have been described like light gingerbread so it’s perfect for the season. You’re going to wonder where these have been all your life! The video shows you how to bring it all together and what the recipe should look like in different stages.
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Cookie Butter Rice Cereal Treats
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, divided in half
- 3/4 cup cookie butter
- 10 oz. marshmallows
- 6 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1 package speculoos cookies (I used Biscoff cookies)
Instructions
- Grab your food processor or a freezer bag with a rolling pin, it’s time to get our Biscoff cookie crust crumbled. Add them to the processor and give them a few pulses until the cookies are a thick crumb consistency.
- In a large sauce pan, melt 1/4 cup of butter then add it to the cookie crumbs. You may need an additional tbsp. of melted butter if it’s not sticking together, it needs to leave a firm indent when it’s ready.
- Add the crumb mixture to a 9x13 pan, spread it out evenly and press it into the pan.
- In a large dutch oven, melt 3 tbsp of butter.
- Add 3/4 cup cookie butter, begin slowly stirring it so it breaks down.
- Get your 6 cups of rice cereal on standby since this next part will need to move quickly.
- Add the 10 ounces of marshmallows to the cookie butter mixture and simmer over low heat until it’s a thinner consistency.
- Add your rice cereal and toss it evenly to coat.
- Spoon the rice cereal mixture into the cookie crumb lined pan and spread it evenly and into the corners, pressing lightly.
- Add some holiday sprinkles to the top for another festive touch.
- Let it set at room temp or in the fridge for 30-60 minutes if you need it ready to cut sooner.
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19 Comments
ohh I”ve never seen them with the cookies tossed in, but I bet this tastes amazing!
It is my new favorite for sure! I think you’d love it!
This recipe looks yummy. I have never tried rice cereal treats with cookies in them. I bet these are delicious!
This looks like an awesome twist to a standard favorite! #ThatFridayLinky
It is a must for any Biscoff/cookie butter lover!
Your Cookie Butter Rice Cereal Treats will be awesome! Hope you have a great week and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday.
Miz Helen
Thank you!
I have not heard of Cookie Butter but it sounds wonderful! I bet it’s great in these treats. Thank you for sharing on Merry Monday! Hope to see ya next week!
Kim
Oh you need to try it. Biscoff spread is the best!
Wow, those look so yummy. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! Hope you’re having a great week!
My kids would love these. I will have to try! Thanks for joining the To Grandma’s House We Go link party!
I’m making these for Christmas and I think the big kids are going to love ’em more than the little kids!
ooh they look festive and sound tasty
They are my new favorite vehicle for cookie butter! YUM!
These are calling my name!!! Thank you for sharing on the Whisk It Wednesday link party/ I hope to see you there tomorrow. Merry Christmas! Carrie @ Carrie’s Home Cooking
Thank you
I had never heard of cookie butter either! These sound beyond delicious, I’m definitely trying them this Christmas! Thanks for sharing it with us at the Homestead Blog Hop!
Once you try cookie butter, you will wonder how you’ve lived without it! (Biscoff spread or Trader Joe’s cookie butter are the ones I use)