Biscoff Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
Okay, so picture the classic Rice Krispie treat, but cosplaying as a grown-up dessert: cookie butter swirled into gooey marshmallow, crunchy cereal, and a glorious crumble of Biscoff cookies on top. It’s sticky, slightly sophisticated, and a little dangerous because you will eat half the pan standing over the counter. Try these if you like sweet + spicy cookie flavors and zero-fuss dessert that still gets applause.
My husband calls these “the dangerous squares” because he can’t stop at one. The kids? They eat the crumbs and fight over who gets the crunchy edge pieces. I made them for a playdate once and somehow left the pan on the coffee table; someone (not me) ate the whole thing before people even sat down. Now it’s my go-to when I need a quick show-off dessert that feels homemade and slightly indulgent.
Why You’ll Love This Biscoff Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
– Cookie butter takes the familiar and makes it wildly more interesting — there’s warm spice and caramel notes in every bite.
– No oven required, zero pastry skills, and it comes together faster than a meltdown in the carpool line.
– Crunch meets creamy: the cereal stays crunchy if you handle it gently, and the Biscoff crumbs give a snappy texture that keeps things interesting.
– Customizable — drizzle chocolate, fold in extra cookie bits, or make mini squares for parties.
Kitchen Talk
This one’s the result of me being lazy and dramatic. I had cookie butter in the pantry and a bag of marshmallows gathering dust, so I threw them together and it was somehow iconic. The first attempt I tried to be fancy and over-mixed the cereal — that batch became oddly dense and I swore I’d never press too hard again. Also, if you’re tempted to add more cookie butter, do it in waves so it actually swirls and doesn’t just melt away into a single bland blob. Once I sprinkled crushed cookies on top while the pan was still warm and it stuck like a charm — that little crunchy top is the best part.
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Shopping Tips
– Fats & Oils: Use real unsalted butter for the best flavor and texture; salted will throw off sweetness and store-bought margarine changes the mouthfeel.
– Baking Basics: Fresh marshmallows melt and bind much better than ones that have been sitting in the back of the pantry. If they’re stale, they won’t give you that glossy, stretchy mix.
– Chocolate: If you plan to drizzle chocolate on top, choose a melting-friendly bar or chips — couverture or good-quality baking chocolate gives you a smooth finish.
– Flavor Boosts: Pick up a jar of Biscoff (Lotus) cookie butter and a small pack of the cookies for crushing; the cookies are worth keeping as a topping too.
– Specialty Item: Cookie butter may live in the cookie aisle or international section — if your store is out, try another cookie butter or a thick peanut/almond butter as a last resort.
Prep Ahead Ideas
– Crush the Biscoff cookies and store them in an airtight container a day ahead so you’re ready to sprinkle and look like you planned it.
– You can make the marshmallow-cookie butter mix the morning of and gently warm it before folding in cereal, but don’t fully assemble too far in advance or the cereal will go soft.
– Store small pre-cut squares in a container layered with parchment if you’re prepping for a party — it saves time and keeps edges neat.
Time-Saving Tricks
– Microwave the butter and marshmallows gently in short bursts instead of stirring forever on the stove — faster and less babysitting.
– Buy pre-crushed cookie crumbs or a food-processed bag of cookies if you’re making a big batch.
– Line your pan with parchment so you can lift the whole slab out and cut neatly; this saves washing and speeds up serving.
Common Mistakes
– Over-pressing the mixture into the pan will give you dense, hard bars — press lightly for a better chew.
– Letting marshmallows scorch (or run hot) ruins the flavor — if anything smells toasted, dump and try again. I did that once and had to hide the evidence in the freezer.
– Waiting too long to cut can lead to crumbly edges; cut when the top is slightly cooled but not rock-solid.
What to Serve It With
– Big glasses of cold milk or iced coffee to balance the sweetness.
– A scoop of vanilla ice cream for a dessert mashup.
– Fresh fruit skewers to add brightness and cut through the richness.
– Crumbled over yogurt or warmed as a topping for pancakes (yes, really).
Tips & Mistakes
– Use gentle, folding motions when combining cereal so it stays airy.
– Don’t overheat the marshmallow mix — glossy and smooth is the goal, not burnt.
– If the bars seem too sticky, pop them in the fridge briefly before cutting.
– Want crisp edges? leave them a little exposed in the pan rather than smoothing everything flat.
Storage Tips
Keep these in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days; they’ll stay soft and chewy. If you refrigerate, they firm up and are great cold (no judgment—cold rice krispie treats are a breakfast energy boost in my house). If they lose crunch, a few minutes in a warm oven will perk them back up.
Variations and Substitutions
– Swap Biscoff with another cookie butter or nut butter if needed, but expect a flavor shift.
– Stir in chopped Biscoff cookies for extra crunch, or fold in mini chocolate chips for melty pockets.
– Use gluten-free crispy rice cereal to make them GF-friendly (check the marshmallows too).
– Vegan option: use a vegan butter and gelatin-free marshmallows — texture differs but still tasty.
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Biscoff Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tsp neutral oil for greasing pan
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup smooth cookie butter
- 10 oz mini marshmallows
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.25 tsp fine salt
- 5.5 cup crispy rice cereal
- 1 cup crushed spiced cookies lightly packed
- 2 oz white chocolate melted for drizzling
- 2 tbsp cookie butter warmed for drizzling
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment. Lightly grease the paper with the oil.
- Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat.
- Stir in the cookie butter and marshmallows. Cook gently, stirring, until smooth and glossy.
- Remove from heat. Mix in the vanilla and salt.
- Fold in the cereal and crushed cookies until evenly coated. Work quickly.
- Press the mixture into the pan with a buttered spatula. Do not pack too firmly.
- Drizzle with melted white chocolate and warmed cookie butter. Swirl, cool until set, then cut into squares.
Notes
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