5 Tantalizing Rice Krispies Treats

Rice Krispies are a beloved breakfast staple that most people tend to have in their cupboard. What's made them so popular isn't just the flavor, it's the sweet snack that they inspired: rice krispies treats. The traditional version is delicious – that gooey, sweet marshmallow flavor compliments the crunchy, crispy texture of the cereal perfectly. But that doesn't mean there isn't room to add even more snap, crackle, and pop to an already great dessert! We've taken the original rice krispies treats recipe and created 5 deliciously inventive new ways to serve them, like ice cream sandwiches, chocolate caramel lollipops, and even chocolate muffins!

1. Ice Cream Sandwiches

You'll Need:

  • Rice Krispies cereal
  • marshmallows
  • strawberry slices
  • strawberry ice cream
  • melted white chocolate
  • sprinkles

Here's How:

1.1 Heat the marshmallows in the microwave for about 40 seconds, then mix them with the Rice Krispies cereal.

1.2 Spread the mixture evenly over 2 baking trays lined with parchment paper.

1.3 Thinly slice fresh strawberries and place them on top of the one of the rice krispies treats layers.

1.4 Spread strawberry ice cream evenly over the strawberry layer, then place the second layer of rice krispies treats on top.

1.5 Cut the rice krispies ice cream sandwich into rectangles, dip 1 corner in melted white chocolate, and decorate the melted white chocolate with sprinkles.

2. Chocolate Caramel Pops

You'll Need:

  • Rice Krispies cereal
  • marshmallows
  • caramel sauce
  • lollipop sticks
  • melted milk chocolate

Here's How:

2.1 Heat the marshmallows in the microwave for about 40 seconds, then mix them with the Rice Krispies cereal. Spread the mixture evenly over a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

2.2 Use a glass to cut small circles out of the rice krispies treat layer, then use your thumb to make small indentations in the center of each circular piece.

2.3 Fill the indentations with caramel sauce.

2.4 Insert lollipop sticks into each circular rice krispies treat and dip them in melted chocolate. Bite into your rice krispies pop and enjoy a burst of gooey caramel filling!

3. Double Chocolate Ice Cream Balls

You'll Need:

  • Rice Krispies cereal
  • marshmallows
  • ice cream
  • melted milk chocolate
  • chocolate pearls
  • melted white chocolate

Here's How:

3.1 Heat the marshmallows in the microwave for about 40 seconds, then mix them with the Rice Krispies cereal. Flatten the mixture into a large circle using your hands.

3.2 Place a generous scoop of ice cream in the center of the rice krispies circle and wrap the rice krispies treat layer around the ice cream until it forms a ball.

3.3 Melt 1 bowl of milk chocolate and 1 bowl of white chocolate in the microwave, then mix chocolate pearls into the melted white chocolate. Dip one side of the ice cream ball into melted milk chocolate and the other into the melted white chocolate mixture. Let the double chocolate balls dry and dig in!

4. Chocolate Peanut Butter Log

You'll Need:

  • Cocoa Krispies cereal
  • marshmallows
  • semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • white chocolate chips
  • peanut butter chips
  • peanut butter

Here's How:

4.1 Heat the marshmallows and semi-sweet chocolate chips in the microwave for about 40 seconds, stir them together, and mix in the Cocoa Krispies cereal.

4.2 Spread the mixture evenly over a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

4.3 Melt the white chocolate chips and peanut butter chips in the microwave. Add the peanut butter, stir everything together, and spread the mixture evenly over the chocolate rice krispies treat layer.

4.4 Let the peanut butter mixture set, then roll everything up into a snug log. Cut the log into equal segments to serve.

5. Chocolate Mini Muffins

You'll Need:

  • Rice Krispies cereal
  • semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • coconut oil
  • vanilla extract
  • cupcake liners

Here's How:

5.1 Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips, coconut oil, and vanilla extract in the microwave. Once the mixture has melted, stir in the Rice Krispies cereal until combined.

5.2 Spoon the mixture into cupcake liners and you have cute mini muffin treats!

These new takes on the classic rice krispies treat are seriously sweet, seriously addictive, and seriously delicious! Get creative and take your snacks to the next level!

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