One batch would not be enough to feed everyone, so I decided to make two different types. I went with S'mores and Cookies 'n Creme. Both were a big hit. Teachers may not remember what the presentation was about, but they remembered my treats.
Cookies 'n Creme Rice Krispies Treats
From Glorious Treats
6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
20 regular oreos, crushed/chopped (about 2 1/2 cups crushed)
5 cups mini marshmallows
3 Tablespoons butter
Directions-
1. Put rice krispies treats into a large bowl. Spray a 9x13" casserole dish or cake pan with non-stick spray, set aside.
2. In a large plastic (ziplock type) bag, crush oreos (I used a large, flat bottom mug). You want to have some crushed into small pieces, and some bite size chunks. Add oreos to rice krispies and stir to combine.
3. In a large microwave safe bowl, heat butter and marshmallows together (about 3 minutes). They expand a lot, so make sure you use a BIG bowl. When the marshmallows are puffy and mostly melted, carefully remove from microwave and stir to fully combine the butter, and make sure the marshmallows are fully melted.
4. Pour melted marshmallows over cereal and oreos and use a spatula sprayed with non-stick cooking spray to quickly combine all the ingredients. When everything is combined, spread mixture into the prepared 9x13" dish. Use the spatula to press the mixture around the dish, and flatten as needed.
5. Allow to cool (about 20 minutes) before cutting into squares.
S'more Rice Krispies Treats
From Glorious Treats
3 Tablespoons butter
4 cups mini marshmallows (or about 40 regular/large marshmallows)
5 cups Rice Krispies cereal
1 cup Golden Grahams cereal
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
(Top layer)
4 oz semi-sweet chocolate (or about 1 cup chocolate chips)
10 full sized graham crackers, broken in half (slightly more or less, depending on the pan you use)
40 large marshmallows (approximately)
Directions-
1. Butter (or spray lightly with cooking spray) a 9"x13" pan.
In a large microwave safe bowl, place 3 tablespoons of butter (cut into a few pieces), and 4 cups of marshmallows. Microwave about 3 minutes (stirring after 2 minutes) watch the microwave, cooking times may vary. Cook in microwave until butter and marshmallows are melted. Stir gently.
2. Add Rice Krispies and golden grahams cereal and stir to combine. (try using a plastic or silicone spatula sprayed with a bit of cooking spray).
Add mini chocolate chips, stir quickly, and immediately pour mixture into prepared 9"x13" pan. Press into pan (with spatula).
3. Melt semi-sweet chocolate (or chocolate chips) in a microwave (at 50% power), in 30 second intervals, stirring between intervals. Heat until just melted. Spread chocolate on top of Rice Krispies Treats in pan.
4. While the chocolate is still warm, lay graham cracker squares on top, leaving a tiny bit of space between each cracker.
5. Put entire pan of treats in the fridge or freezer (or a cool location) until the chocolate has set (about 10-15 minutes). Cut into squares with a sharp knife, using the lines between the graham crackers as a guide. Place treats on a large baking sheet, separated slightly.
6. Cut large marshmallows in half, (just a couple at a time), and place cut side down onto graham crackers, (as shown below).
7. When all the graham crackers are topped with marshmallows, use a kitchen torch (or propane torch) to toast the marshmallow. If you don't have a torch, this would be a great excuse to get one... OR, you can toast the marshmallows in the oven. Preheat your oven to broil. Place baking sheet of treats in the oven, leaving the oven door slightly ajar. Broil about 30 seconds, watch them, they can burn quickly!
I think that I'll have to find some other Rice Krispies recipes because they are easy and yummy.
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