M&M Oreo Rice Krispie Treats
These M&M Oreo Rice Krispie treats are a fun twist on classic Rice Krispies. They're made with brown butter for rich flavor and packed with chopped Oreos and M&Ms. They come together in minutes, require no baking, and stay soft, gooey, and delicious for days.
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 10 oz mini marshmallows usually 1 bag
- 5 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 6 Oreos, roughly chopped about 1/2 cup of pieces
- 3/4 cups M&Ms plus a few extra to press on top
- t tsp vanilla
- 1 pinch salt optional
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 in pan with parchment paper.
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Continue cooking, stirring often, until the butter foams and froths.
- Finally, the foam will die down just a bit and small brown flecks form in the bottom of the pod. You do still have to move away some of the bubbles to see the brown flecks, and you’ll also smell a kind of nutty aroma. That’s when it’s done browning.
- Lower the heat and stir in the marshmallows. Stir until melted and smooth.
- Remove the pot from the heat, then mix in the vanilla and salt if using.
- Stir in the Rice Krispies until they are mostly coated.
- Gently fold in the chopped Oreos and M&Ms. If you find that things are hardening too quickly, you can turn your burner back on low heat while you fold things in.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared pan and gently press down with a greased piece of parchment paper (If you use your hands, it gets pretty sticky). Do not compact too firmly; you want light, chewy bars.
- Press a few extra M&Ms and/or Oreo crumbs on top for a colorful finish if desired. Let cool for 30 to 45 minutes before cutting into bars.