Batter Rice Crispy Treats

There's not much more that I love more in this world then economical resourcefulness.

Maybe puppies.

And my mom.  (And that is not just because it's Mother's Day)

But everyone in my immediate universe knows that I am, to quote the Hubbalubba, "tighter than bark to a tree."

So it makes sense to me that rice crispy treats would be a natural go-to since I love rice cereal (covered in sugar) and I love marshmallows (covered in peanut butter cups and graham crackers) and they are always ever present in my pantry.

Plus, it's a pretty recognizable treat and nearly foolproof, so having these supplies handy when I'm on babysitter patrol.  Kids love them and love the messy assembly required to make them.

Including cake and brownie batters into the mix like an equally economical choice considering the fact that I'm sitting here in my kitchen with three open boxes that are desperate to play in some sugary treats.

Just a quick note on these squares:  I used plain Rice Krispies in the cake batter flavored treats, and Cocoa Krispies in the red velvet and brownie flavors.  You can do it however you like, but for chocolate recipes, I figured it would intensify the chocolate flavor.




Batter Rice Crispy Treats
(adapted from Kellogg's)

3 tbsp butter
1 10oz. package of marshmallows
6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
1/3 cup boxed mix
1/2 tsp vanilla
Sprinkles!


Melt butter in a large pan over low heat.  Add the marshmallows and stir continuously.  Stir in the cake batter and vanilla as the marshmallows melt and the mixture becomes smooth.  Remove from heat.

Stir in rice cereal and sprinkles until everything is coated in the marshmallow mixture.  Press the rice mixture into a greased 9x13 pan.  Let cool.

Drizzle with the appropriate glaze and add a few more sprinkles.

Cut into squares and serve.





Listening to:  Lady Gaga - Poker Face  (because my momma loves Gaga!)