Cookies and Cream Rice Krispies
My love for all things Oreo and cookies and cream is well documented, as is my love for Rice Krispies treats. Now, I’ve combined two of my favorite things in these cookies and cream Rice Krispies. I’ve filled classic recipe Rice Krispies with Oreos and white chocolate chips for ultimate cookies and cream flavor. They’re amazing!
If you are also an Oreo fan, you should definitely check out my No Bake Oreo Dessert, Oreo Brownies, and Chocolate Cookies and Cream Cookies. Or for more fun twists on homemade Rice Krispies treats, check out my Red Velvet Rice Krispies, Fruity Pebble Rice Krispies, and S’mores Rice Krispies.
Why This Recipe Works
- No bake dessert recipe. While I love baking cakes and cookies, sometimes what you really want is a dessert that’s going to come together in 15 minutes or less without ever needing to turn your oven on. Rice Krispies are the perfect solution for a quick and easy no bake treat.
- Packed with cookies and cream flavor. I knew just throwing Oreo pieces into my usual Rice Krispies recipe wouldn’t be enough. The addition of white chocolate chips takes it to the next level, making these true cookies ‘n cream Rice Krispies.
- Super soft Rice Krispies treats. Hard Rice Krispies are the WORST, which is why I develop all of my marshmallow treat recipes to ensure they stay soft and gooey.
Ingredient Notes
- Unsalted butter: A key component of Rice Krispies treats. We use unsalted butter so we can control how salty the treats are.
- Mini marshmallows: I find that mini marshmallows melt quicker and easier than large marshmallows, and I also like to add additional gooey marshmallows to the treats after the cereal is added for extra deliciousness.
- Kosher salt: To counteract the sweetness of the marshmallows and the other ingredients.
- Vanilla extract: I love the flavor of vanilla, and it really complements the cookies and cream flavor of these treats.
- Rice Krispies cereal: You can use store-brand crispy rice cereal as well.
- Oreo cookies: Obviously we’re adding Oreos to our cookies and cream Rice Krispies! This recipe uses chopped Oreos, NOT crushed Oreos.
- White chocolate chips: I find that adding some creamy white chocolate takes the cookies and cream flavor over the top.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prep your pan. Line your pan of choice with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick spray. I used a 9×9 pan and the cookies and cream Rice Krispies just barely fit, making super big, bakery-style treats. This recipe would fit great in a 9×13 pan. For ease of removal, leave some foil overhanging the sides of your pan.
- Make marshmallow base. Place a large pot on your stove and turn on medium-low heat. Add ½ cup unsalted butter and allow it to melt. Once the butter is completely melted, add 6 cups of mini marshmallows. Stir marshmallows and butter together until the marshmallows melt. Then add a ½ teaspoon of kosher salt and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the melted marshmallows.
- Add cereal, Oreos, and chocolate. Remove the pot from heat and stir in 6 cups of Rice Krispies cereal, 15 chopped Oreos (about 2 cups), and ⅓ cup of white chocolate chips. Stir so the melted marshmallow mixture coats everything.
- Add remaining marshmallows. Once the cereal has been thoroughly mixed in, add the remaining 4 cups of marshmallows and stir to combine.
- Spread mixture into prepared pan. Add the Oreo Rice Krispies to your lined and greased pan. Press the mixture gently into an even layer in the pan, but make sure not to make them too compact. That’s one of the keys to soft Rice Krispies treats!
- Let sit, then serve. Now for the hardest part: resist the urge to eat them immediately, and allow the marshmallow treats to stand at room temperature for 30-60 minutes until they set up. To serve, remove them from the pan using your foil lining, and grease a knife before cutting into squares. Enjoy!
Recipe Tips
I love the combination of Oreos and white chocolate for that true cookies ‘n cream flavor, but there are so many fun ways to mix it up, since there are so many different flavors of Oreos! Swap regular Oreos for golden Oreos, or white chocolate for semi sweet or milk chocolate chips. Get even more chocolatey goodness by using cocoa pebbles, or get really crazy and use peanut butter Oreos and peanut butter chips. The possibilities are endless!
Do not press your cereal mixture too much into the pan! Seriously, this is key to ensuring the treats stay soft! If you compact them too much, they’ll get hard.
To prevent the mixture from sticking to your hands or rubber spatula as you press it into your pan, grease your hands or spatula with some oil or butter. The same tip applies for cutting the Rice Krispies treats. For clean cuts, grease your knife first.
Make Ahead, Storing, Freezing
Make Ahead: Cookies ‘n cream Rice Krispies should stay soft for a few days, so you can easily make them a day or two ahead of time before you plan to serve them.
Storing: Store leftover Oreo Rice Krispies treats at room temperature, either in the pan wrapped with plastic wrap or in an airtight container, for 3-5 days. Do not store them in the fridge, as they will get hard.
Freezing: Rice Krispies treats do not freeze well. Thankfully, they’re quick and easy to make!
Recipe FAQs
Yes, unless you grease the parchment paper. You can use parchment paper to line your pan, but I prefer to use foil.
No. They do make gluten free Oreos, but brand name Rice Krispies cereal is not gluten free. I have found great success in using Rice Chex instead to make gluten free treats.
Yes, but I don’t recommend it. Large marshmallows take longer to melt, which means your mixture cooks for longer which can make your treats harder. Also, I don’t recommend mixing in extra large marshmallows at the end because, well, they’re just too big!
No, storing them in the fridge will make them hard, and even removing them form the fridge and allowing them to come to room temperature will not restore softness.
More Oreo Recipes
- Oreo Popcorn
- Red Velvet Oreo Truffle Brownies
- Oreo Muddy Buddies
- Homemade Oreo Cookies
- Oreo Ice Cream Cake
Cookies and Cream Rice Krispies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 10 cups mini marshmallows - divided
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 15 Oreo cookies - chopped, about 2 cups worth
- 1/3 cups white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line a 9"x9" or 9”x13” inch pan with foil, spray with cooking spray, set aside. (I used a 9×9 inch pan and the mixture barely fit into the pan, and made really thick-bakery style- Rice Krispies treats). The mixture will fit wonderfully in a 9×13 inch pan, so just use what you have!
- In a large pot over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Once melted add 6 cups of the marshmallows. Once the marshmallows have just melted, stir in the salt and vanilla.
- Remove the pot from the heat, stir in the Rice Krispies cereal, chopped Oreo cookies, and white chocolate chips. Mix until the cereal is coated in the marshmallow mixture.
- Stir in the remaining 4 cups of mini mallows.
- Spoon the cereal mixture into the lined pan. Press the mixture into the pan (don’t press too hard…you don’t want it *too* compact).
- Let set for 30-60 minutes. When ready to serve, lift the foil from the pan and cut into squares. Store at room temperature, covered or in an airtight container for 3-5 days.
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2 Comments on “Cookies and Cream Rice Krispies”
I made the Cookies n’cream Rice Krispies for Easter. What a hit, My grown son went back multiple times for more. I made them because my grandkids LOVE Oreos. I’m marking this recipe GREAT.
Hooray! So happy to hear this recipe was a hit, Karen. We also love Oreos 😍 thanks so much for sharing!