Try this SmOreo Rice Krispies Treats recipe, or contribute your own.
- Carbohydrate 344.722600089614 g
- Cholesterol 152.65 mg
- Fat 110.676100042606 g
- Fiber 12.152000201975 g
- Protein 26.8115000059648 g
- Saturated Fat 66.8960800252083 g
- Serving Size 1 1 recipe (519g)
- Sodium 2967.04000001562 mg
- Sugar 332.570599887639 g
- Trans Fat 6.72162000187181 g
- Calories 2397 calories
Step-by-step
- Line a 9x9-inch pan with graham crackers, breaking to fit; set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat.
- Add the marshmallows, and stir until melted.
- Remove from heat, and stir in the Rice Krispies and the chopped Oreo cookies.
- Drop the marshmallow/cereal mixture into prepared pan, and gently press cereal down.
- Spread a thin layer of marshmallow crème over cereal mixture.
- Broil, if desired, until lightly toasted. Watch it carefully, though, because it only takes about 20 seconds to toast.
- Remove from oven, if toasting, and sprinkle with chocolate chips
- Let the squares sit at room temperature until firm, about 1 hour.
- Cut into squares, and enjoy.
Thermal control determines whether marshmallow treats remain pliable or harden into brittle bricks. High heat drives moisture out of sugar molecules rapidly, resulting in crystallization and a hard texture, which is why melting butter and marshmallows must happen strictly over low heat. A heavy-bottomed pot distributes heat evenly across the base, preventing the dairy solids in the butter from scorching before the miniature marshmallows fully liquefy. Lining the 9x9-inch pan with graham crackers acts as a structural base and requires careful breaking to ensure edge-to-edge coverage without large gaps that would allow the warm cereal mixture to seep through to the metal. Folding in the crispy cereal and coarsely chopped chocolate sandwich cookies off the heat preserves the structural integrity of the puffs and prevents the chocolate chips from melting prematurely into a muddy suspension. Spreading marshmallow crème across the top layer provides a sticky medium for holding chocolate chips, but direct broiler exposure demands relentless vigilance. Operating the broiler requires watching the surface continuously because high radiant heat will char sugar within 20 seconds. Allowing the completed slab to rest undisturbed at room temperature for precisely one hour permits the starches to fully set before slicing with a sharp, oiled chef knife. Pair these rich squares with tart, unsweetened cold brew coffee or sharp lemonade to balance the heavy sugar load.
