As a kid, did your parents ever trick you into thinking that one food was actually something else? For example, thinking that “ice cream” was actually yogurt. Or a “cookie” was something healthier like a graham cracker? In my case, I was convinced until my teenage years at least that Rice Krispie Treats were actually brown rice cereal mixed with peanut butter and honey- cut into bars. I mean to your credit Mom, the concept is the same, but a classic butter and marshmallow variety never was a part of my childhood.
Now, while I certainly appreciate my Mom depriving me of the processed sugary kind of these treats, I really did love them when I finally got a taste. There is just something heavenly about the chewy, crunchy texture of these treats. And while I’ll probably give my own kids the healthy version and trick them just the same, I couldn’t resist these bars.
The secret ingredient that made these a step above your run of the mill krispie treat was the addition of my new favorite thing- cookie butter. Also known as Biscoff spread, this delicious creation is made from those cookies that you may remember getting from stewardesses on flights. The cookie itself is a gingerbread-type cookie that hails from Netherlands and is delicious beyond belief. Imagine this cookie in a peanut-butter-like spread and you might know how these are so good.
I got my cookie butter at Trader Joes, but you can also use Biscoff spread if your store sells it OR order it online here.
Recipe adapted from: Shugary Sweets
Bee says
May 25, 2012 at 1:44 pmSo. Trader Joe’s has a biscoff version? And I’m paying $5 a jar for the name brand? Lame! I need to seek out this deliciousness! Does it taste as good as Biscoff?
Audra says
May 25, 2012 at 1:48 pmAs far as I know it’s the same exact thing! :)
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
May 25, 2012 at 1:52 pmSweet goodness, HELLO! This sounds so awesome!
Cassie @ Bake Your Day says
May 25, 2012 at 3:38 pmOh yum! I’m head over heels over this stuff!
Averie Cooks says
May 25, 2012 at 4:12 pmthese look so good! I love Cookie Butter and RKTreats. Seriously two of my fave things ever. I need to hide the C. Butter from myself some days :)
Anna @Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
May 25, 2012 at 4:16 pmYum! I need to try this! Totally addicted to cookie butter :)
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
May 25, 2012 at 7:12 pmI just bought a jar of cookie butter so I will be making this very soon! These treats will come in so handy come 1AM snack time :)
Becca Looney says
May 25, 2012 at 7:32 pmI love rice krispie treats in any form. I’ve tried the puffed rice/peanut butter/honey combo before. It’s good, but definitely doesn’t have the same nostalgia as a true marshmallowy rice krispie treat :)
Elizabeth says
May 28, 2012 at 7:29 pmCookie butter is amazing!
Angela says
May 28, 2012 at 7:34 pmGet out. I’m obsessed with bischoff spread
Catherine Daugherty says
May 28, 2012 at 7:38 pmOh my word. I’ve got to get to Trader Joes. Enough said.
Kimberly says
May 28, 2012 at 7:39 pmWith all the sweet treats you make now your moms plot didn’t quite work as she planned but at least you still remember her scheme haha and want to pass it down to your kids. That’s awesome.
these look fantastic, I’ve never used cookie butter I’ll have to look into it. Thanks for sharing
Georgia The Comfort of Cooking says
May 28, 2012 at 7:54 pmOh wow, these look incredible Audra! I’ve GOT to get my hands on some of that cookie butter. Wonderful little treats you made!
Audra says
May 29, 2012 at 2:54 amTrue :) I do have quite a sweet tooth. Funny thing is though- as an adult- her healthy version sounds really good to me too!
Beth Johns says
June 5, 2012 at 2:49 amAdding cookie butter to Rice Krispie treats is a marriage made in heaven! I can’t get over how delicious these are!