Oof. Monday. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t have a hard time pulling myself out of bed this morning. But can I get a WOOHOO that this is the last week of the husband’s intense schedule? Well, briefly. Then starts recruiting. doesiteverend!? I’m going to have to re-work my grocery shopping schedule. As of next week I’m going to have to feed this man who emerges in the night three meals a day.
Speaking of feeding the man, last night was our last football family potluck of the season. Unbelievable.
I made these.
CAKE BATTER RICE KRISPIE TREATS
I made a variation of this recipe.
What You’ll Need:
– 3 tbs unsalted butter (I think mine was salted…whoops)
– 1 (10 oz) bag or mini marshmallows
– 2/3 cup yellow cake mix (the mix, not the batter). (I used a cup)
– 6 cups crispy rice cereal
– 1/2 cup sprinkles (I used less because I purposefully skipped a step that I knew I’d screw up)
What You Do:
- Spray a baking dish with non-stick spray (I used an 13 x 9 pyrex dish)
- Melt the butter over low heat in a large saucepan. Stir in the marshmallows and stir constantly. This is the part that always gives me major anxiety. It’s just a giant goopy sticky mess and I always question whyyyyyyyyy I decided to do this! Once the marshmallows are completely melted, stir in the cake mix and remove from heat.
- Stir in cereal until completely coated. At this point you would also stir in half the sprinkles–but I knew that I’d end up melting them and creating an (even grosser) mess, so I left that step out.
- Pour mixture into baking dish and lightly press down. Use remaining sprinkles on top!
- Chill at least 30 minutes. Cut & enjoy!
I liked ’em! They were super easy (and quick) to make which I’m always a fan of (especially because these potluck dinners inevitably turn into a last minute text from the husband hey we’re bringing xyz).
They definitely don’t scream CAKE BATTER though even with my generous measurement. They taste much sweater than normal rice krispie treats though and there is a hint of the cake batter flavor. I saw some people in the comments of the original recipe say that they used strawberry cake mix instead. I’m definitely giving that a try next time!
I broke the if it comes it stays rule and brought the leftovers (there weren’t many) home. If this writing week is anything like lasts, I’m going to need all the bribing I can get.
I almost never make the regular rice crispies anymore!! Love these!!
Rice crispy treats are hugely underrated. Husband hates em, I love em. I put chocolate frosting on them which apparently isn't as popular as I thought it was. I grew up eating them that way, though!
Mmmmm it's been WAY too long since I've had a Rice Krispies treat, I know that much. Pretty much anything with sprinkles on it is a-ok with me. I used to eat sprinkles by the spoonful straight from the container. And yes, stomach aches usually ensued. See if that will stop me!!!!! 😉
Bailey
I add cream cheese frosting (or any frosting!) to mine. Makes them "scream!" cake batter 🙂
Yum!!! That looks amazing. I might be adding marshmallows and Rice Krispies to my Aldi list 😉
I tried making something like this once and it DID NOT work out well. LOL so I'm going to try your recipe! Glad your husband is going to be home more often soon!
Yum. making asap. Maybe for a thanksgiving treat?! 😉