Packed with cookies and white chocolate, these Oreo rice Krispie treats are unlike any other. A wonderful experience in every square, these are one treat you won't want to share.
You haven't lived until you've tried these cookies and cream rice krispie treats! Made with your favorite chocolate cookie and marshmallow goodness in every square, these are treats that the whole family can enjoy.
We love Oreos around here and have tons of Oreo recipes available on this blog, but one that the kids keep asking for over and over again is these Oreo rice Krispie bars, and can you blame them? They're sooo good!
Why This Recipe Works
- They're easy to make. While there is an extra step or two to make these bars, they are totally worth it.
- They're delicious! From the chocolate cookies to the white chocolate, everything about these squares will leave you wanting more.
- Simple ingredients. We don't need much to make this recipe, and the ingredients needed are all simple and basic, making them great for a minimalistic shopping list.
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🥘 Ingredients
For the Rice Krispie Treats, you will need:
Butter- You can use salted or unsalted butter, depending on what you have on hand, but I like to use salted butter because it enhances the flavors a little better.
Marshmallows- You can use large marshmallows or mini marshmallows to make this recipe. There's not much difference between the two except that large marshmallows can give you a more gooey texture.
Vanilla- A flavor enhancer.
Cereal- You will need some crispy rice cereal for these treats. In a pinch frosted flakes work fine too.
Oreos- Use name brand or off brand Oreo cookies for this recipe.
White chocolate- You will need some white chocolate chips to give us a softer consistency and delicious "cream" flavor to add to our cookies and cream blend.
For the topping, you will need:
White chocolate- You will need some white chocolate to melt down and drizzle on top of the bars. This will help the cookies to stick and add a nice appearance too!
Oreos- Chop up some Oreo cookies and sprinkle them on top of the krispie bars for a nicer appearance and stronger chocolate taste.
For specific quantities, see the recipe card below.
🍽 Equipment Needed
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🔪 Instructions
Check out how to make Oreo rice krispie treats with these simple step-by-step instructions:
Grease the inside of an 8x8 baking dish or a 9x13 baking dish with butter. Set aside.
In a large pot, melt your butter over medium-low heat.
Add in the marshmallows and stir until they are almost completely melted.
Stir in the white chocolate chips and continue to cook until the chocolate has fully melted.
Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the vanilla until blended.
Add in the chopped Oreo cookies and cereal.
Stir together until evenly coated in marshmallow.
Transfer the mixture to your prepared baking dish. Lightly press into the pan using a greased spatula or wooden spoon.
For the topping, place your white chocolate chips into a small bowl and heat in 30 second intervals, stirring between each until smooth.
Drizzle the white chocolate over the top of the rice krispie treats.
Top with the remaining chopped Oreos.
Let rest for about an hour or so, until the chocolate and cereal treats have set.
Cut into squares and serve.
📖 Variations
Use differently flavored Oreos! You can make this recipe unique by switching up the cookie flavor. Using green mint Oreos is perfect for St. Patricks Day, but golden Oreos can be a year-round alternative too (add in some rainbow sprinkles, and it's birthday themed!)
🍴 Recipe Tips
Greasing your pan can be done with butter or nonstick cooking spray.
When you press the Krispies into the pan, it really helps to have your hands greased too. This prevents it from sticking. So either rub softened butter on your hands or spray your palms with cooking spray.
Another huge tip is to make them over medium/low heat. The lower the heat the longer it will take, but it prevents overcooking the marshmallows and allows them to turn out perfect and gooey. So this is also very important for avoiding brittle treats later.
Allowing the cereal treats to cool for at least an hour will make it much easier to serve them up and slice. But a good trick to get them out of the pan is to line it with parchment paper so they come out easier and you don't need to slice them in the pan.
👩🏻🍳 Storage
Room Temp
You can store these Rice Krispie treats in an airtight container or zipper topped baggie for up to a week or two at room temperature. I recommend eating them sooner rather than later as they'll taste best when fresh.
Freezer
To freeze your treats, place them in an airtight container or individually wrap serving-sized squares in plastic wrap before placing them in a freezer-safe container. Then freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before eating.
💭 FAQs
Yes, absolutely! Simply use any margarine instead of butter and follow the recipe as requested. The end result should be a soft texture that tastes fabulous. Another great alternative is to use coconut oil instead of butter, but it will leave a coconut flavor behind.
If you overcook, over-stir, or overheat your marshmallows and butter then you can easily end up with hard cereal treats. I recommend cooking at a low to medium temperature. Slow might take longer, but it won't overheat, and stirring every once in a while keeps you from overworking the sugars too.
While there is no dairy in these treats, they are not vegan-friendly. Marshmallows contain an ingredient that is not vegan friendly (gelatin) and cereal would need to be purchased specifically labeled as vegan.
More great snack and treat recipes to check out soon
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
- Red Velvet Rice Krispie Treats
- Rice Krispie Treats with Chocolate Chips
- Dairy Free Rice Krispie Treats
- Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
- Rice Krispie Treats with Marshmallow Fluff
📖 Recipe
Oreo Rice Krispie Treats
Ingredients
For the Rice Krispie Treats:
- 6 Tablespoons butter ($0.56)
- 12 ounce large marshmallows (or 16 ounce bag mini marshmallows) ($1.62)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ($0.02)
- 8 cups crispy rice cereal ($1.44)
- 1 cup Oreo cookies, chopped ($1.32)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips ($0.99)
For the Topping:
- ½ cup white chocolate chips ($0.45)
- ½ cup Oreo cookies, chopped ($0.66)
Instructions
- Grease the inside of an 8x8 baking dish (for THICK treats) or a 9x13 baking dish (for STANDARD size) with butter. Set aside.
- In a large pot, melt your butter over medium-low heat.
- Add in the marshmallows and stir until they are almost completely melted.
- Stir in the white chocolate chips and continue to cook until the chocolate has fully melted.
- Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the vanilla until blended.
- Add in the chopped Oreo cookies and cereal.
- Stir together until evenly coated in marshmallow.
- Transfer the mixture to your prepared baking dish. Lightly press into the pan using a greased spatula or wooden spoon.
- For the topping, place your white chocolate chips into a small bowl and heat in 30 second intervals, stirring between each until smooth.
- Drizzle the white chocolate over the top of the rice krispie treats.
- Top with the remaining chopped Oreos.
- Let rest for about an hour or so, until the chocolate and cereal treats have set.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
Recipe Tips
- Greasing your pan can be done with butter or nonstick cooking spray. When you press the Krispies into the pan, it really helps to have your hands greased too. This prevents it from sticking. So either rub softened butter on your hands or spray your palms with cooking spray.
- Another huge tip is to make them over medium/low heat. The lower the heat the longer it will take, but it prevents overcooking the marshmallows and allows them to turn out perfect and gooey. So this is also very important for avoiding brittle treats later.
- Allowing the cereal treats to cool for at least an hour will make it much easier to serve them up and slice. But a good trick to get them out of the pan is to line it with parchment paper so they come out easier and you don't need to slice them in the pan.
- Don't have butter? You can simply use margarine instead of butter and follow the recipe as requested. The end result should be a soft texture that tastes fabulous. Another great alternative is to use coconut oil instead of butter, but it will leave a coconut flavor behind.
- If you overcook, over-stir, or overheat your marshmallows and butter then you can easily end up with hard cereal treats. I recommend cooking at a low to medium temperature. Slow might take longer, but it won't overheat, and stirring every once in a while keeps you from overworking the sugars too.
Storage
Room Temp- You can store these Rice Krispie treats in an airtight container or zipper topped baggie for up to a week or two at room temperature. I recommend eating them sooner rather than later as they'll taste best when fresh.
- To freeze your treats, place them in an airtight container or individually wrap serving-sized squares in plastic wrap before placing them in a freezer-safe container. Then freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before eating.
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