Cake Batter Rice Krispie Treats
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I made these Monday morning, before breakfast. It was necessary for so many reasons.
One being that seems to be the best time to get quick recipes done. The kids are all happy and wanting to play. I could easily take an hour to get breakfast ready and that’d be okay with them… most days. Okay, maybe just some days.
The second reason, at least for wanting to make these – my girls have never had rice krispie treats. Ever! I mean how on earth did our oldest get to be 4 1/2 and not have a single rice krispies treat? That’s a total fail on my part.
The third reason being that I needed to plan ahead. You see… today is my birthday but I couldn’t whip up something today to share with you today. Okay, I could but that’s not how it works most of the time. Food bloggers bake and cook ahead of time, planning for the big day – whatever day that may be. I wanted to celebrate with you… with sprinkles and deliciousness.
Sadly, this is also the first time I’ve ever made them myself. It’s a pathetic truth. I haven’t eaten one in years either. I don’t know how that happened but I can promise you this… there will be many more rice krispie treats in my future. I have every intention of experimenting with them now.
These are quick to whip up and super tasty. My favorite time to eat them is when they just begin to set – they’re still a tad gooey but are starting to hold their shape. Ahh delicious! The cake mix and vanilla give it a nice light flavor. The sprinkles are an absolute must, no skimping! Sprinkles make everything better.
Cake Batter Rice Krispie Treats
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 Tbsp vanilla extract
- 10 oz mini marshmallows
- 1/3 C vanilla cake mix
- 6 C Rice Krispies
- 1/4 C rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- In a large sauce pan over low heat, melt butter. Add vanilla and stir. Add marshmallows, stir and toss as they begin to melt. Continue to stir. When marshmallows are completely melted add one tablespoon of cake mix at a time, stirring well after each addition. Pour in rice krispies. Stir until coated well. Sprinkle in half of the sprinkles (2 tablespoons). Stir to disperse throughout.
- Grease a baking dish with Pam or your favorite greasing method. Spoon rice krispie mixture into prepared pan. Spray your hands with Pam and press down on the mixture to spread out. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons of sprinkles. Let sit for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
- Store covered.
Notes
…”Happy Birthday!” Here’s hoping your day is FILLED with love, laughter, family, friends and CAKE! *<:o)
…Always a lurker, hardly a commenter, but I had to send you birthday wishes and tell you "thank you" for doing what you do here. It is appreciated. :o)
…Enjoy your special day!
…Blessings :o)
I’m a fool for cake mix. Wish I could get my hands on these right now!
Wow! Those look seriously delicious. I did rice krispie treats yesterday for my kids and used nuts and berries (trying to make them healthier). Let me know what you think.
A VERY happy birthday to you, my new found kitchen inspiration! You deserve all the happiness in the world, and I can’t think of a better place to find happiness than ANYTHING cake batter flavored! Bravo.
I love rice krispy treats! Really fun twist on the regular one by making this look like cake batter and sprinkles :) happy birthday!!!
Happy birthday! I hope you have a great day doing whatever you want.
I love rice krispies treats so much that I had to get rid of our marshmallows (which I would only ever use for rice krispie treats). I just can’t stop with one or two or five. It was terrible. I’d make a half batch but eat them in one sitting. They’re not very filling so I’m going to have to blame that on the rice krispie treats and not my self control issues. :)
Nice touch with the sprinkles!
What a way to celebrate!! I hope you saved a slice for today ;) Happy birthday! xoxo- K
Happy Birthday! Hubby loves rice krispie treats, I need to make these for him. Been years on my part too :(
happy birthday! i love rice krispie treats, especially if they have a bit of a twist, so i will definitely have to give these a try!
Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a great day! These are definitely a perfect way to celebrate – cake batter and sprinkles make everything right :)
happy birthday to you, happy birthday TOOOOO YOOOOUUU
these should make it so – they look YUMMY!
Happy Birthday! Awesome birthday treat – I made these for my Rachel on her birthday a few months ago. Enjoy your day – hope you’ve got beautiful weather like we do in NJ :)
Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!
BF loves rice krispie treats. LOVES them. They are his go to treat to make for pot lucks. I’ll have to suggest this recipe to spice it up!
NEVER HAD A RICE KRISPIE TREAT?! That is shameful! :P
They are my alltime favorite thing but I haven’t tried this version yet. I wonder how they’d do in the mail? Hmm. Might be sending some to hubs – I know he’d love them.
happy birthday! hope you’re doing lots of celebrating :)
Your photos are amazing. So light! And I hope your birthday was incredible!!
Happy birthday Rachel and those Rice Crispy Treats look delicious! I must make them!
Happy Birthday! This is a perfect treat to yourself :) Hope you have a great day and your kids enjoy their first rice krispie!
I love cake batter flavored anything! These look great!
Sprinkles make everything right! Love these bars. They look absolutely delish.
these ARE necessary… they look awesome!
Happy birthday! What a fun flavor for Rice Krispie treats. These look so festive!
Oh wow. Happy and yummiest of birthdays!
A very Happy Birthday! Such a fun way to celebrate!
Happy Birthday!! I made these this past summer for my birthday too! Yours look great!
Happy belated birthday! And what a wonderful way to celebrate with these treats. Who needs cake? :)
Such FUN treats :)
Happy Birthday!! I love rice krispies treats, I’ll bookmark this recipe.
I’ve seen cake batter everything but pretty sure this is a first. So smart and easy!
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