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OREO Rice Krispie Treats

Published: Aug 12, '21 · Modified: Mar 8, '23 · By: Beth Klosterboer · This post may contain affiliate links.

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Load up your marshmallow cereal treats with bits of chocolate and vanilla sandwich cookies to make the most amazing OREO Rice Krispie Treats ever!

rice krispie treats with oreos

To make these cookie-filled treats, you'll start by making a batch of our award-winning Rice Krispie Treats which have the perfect ratio of butter, marshmallows, and cereal.

Then, to give these treats a lovely cookies 'n cream flavor, you'll add some creamy white chocolate and lots of OREO Cookies.

The crunchy chocolate cookies filled with vanilla cream pair beautifully with the ooey, gooey, buttery marshmallow-coated cereal. Plus the white chocolate gives these treats a little something extra special.

Oreo Rice Krispie Treat filled with chocolate vanilla cookie pieces

Don't they look amazing? They are crispy and crunchy and perfectly chewy.

They are a fantastic treat to make for an afternoon snack or dessert tonight and they will be a huge hit at your next bake sale.

You can have a whole pan of these OREO rice crispy treats made in about 15 minutes. So, let's get started.

bowl filled with melted butter and marshmallows blended with rice krispies cereal and OREO Cookie pieces
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Ingredients

OREO Cookies

  • You'll break up 16 original OREO Cookies to blend with the marshmallow crispy treats. 
  • If you like more vanilla cream, feel free to use Double Stuf OREO Cookies or Mega Stuf OREO Cookies.
  • Nabisco is constantly coming out with new OREO cookie flavors like Mint Flavor Cream OREO Cookies, Peanut Butter Cream OREO Cookies, or Carrot Cake OREO Cookies, so have fun making a variety of treats. 

Rice Krispies Cereal

  • We tested a variety of crisp rice cereals and we recommend using the original Kellogg's Rice Krispies Cereal for the best flavor and texture. 
  • See our taste test results where we compared a variety of cereals, here. 

Marshmallows

  • You can use 10 ounces of any brand of marshmallows you like to make this recipe but we recommend using Kraft Jet-Puffed for the best flavor and texture. We found that store-brand marshmallows make stickier treats so you may want to toss in a bit more cereal if you use them. 
  • Always use the freshest marshmallows you have on hand. Fresh marshmallows make more delicately chewy treats. 
  • If you can't find a 10-ounce bag of marshmallows you can usually use 40 regular-size OR 6 cups of mini marshmallows. Different brands of marshmallows do weigh different amounts. See our Marshmallow Conversion Chart for weights and measurements of most marshmallow brands.

Butter

  • We have found that European-style salted butter provides the best flavor in our cereal treats recipes. You'll be amazed at the difference good butter will make in this recipe.
  • In our taste test, we found that 4 tablespoons (¼ cup, ½ stick, 56.7 grams) of butter will give the treats the richest flavor. 
  • We recommend using KeriGold or President Butter but Kroger Private Selection French-style Butter is great too. 

White Chocolate

  • By adding ⅓ cup of white chocolate chips to this recipe, your treats will have a wonderful cookies and cream flavor to them. 
  • You can skip it if you prefer not to use it. It won't really make a big difference in the texture of the treats. 

Supplies

  • medium-large saucepan
  • 8-inch or 9-inch square baking pan 
  • large mixing bowl
  • silicone spatula or large mixing spoon
  • butter or cooking spray to grease your pan, bowl, and spatula (I prefer the flavor of butter, but the non-stick spray works too.)

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Let's make OREO Cookie Rice Krispie squares.

Instructions

Stove Top Method

  1. Grease an 8-inch or 9-inch square pan with either butter or non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Pour 4 tablespoons of European Salted Butter*, ⅓ cup white chocolate chips (if using), and 10 ounces of mini or regular-sized marshmallows into a large saucepan.
  3. Set the pan over low heat and stir often, until about 75% of the marshmallows are melted.
  4. Remove the pan from the heat and continue to stir until all the marshmallows and white chocolate melt.
  5. Stir in 4 cups of Rice Krispies Cereal and 14 OREO Cookies, broken into pieces.
  6. Gently press the cereal treats into the prepared pan.
  7. Break up 2 more OREO Cookies and add them on top of the treats in spots where there are no cookies.
  8. Let the treats cool for at least 30 minutes before cutting them into 16 squares.
  9. Enjoy!
OREO rice krispie treats stacked up on top of each other on a marble background with text overlay

Microwave Method

  1. Combine 4 tablespoons of European Salted Butter*, ⅓ cup white chocolate chips (if using), and 10 ounces of mini or regular-sized marshmallows.
  2. Heat on high power for 1 minute then remove and stir until the marshmallows and white chocolate chips begin to melt.
  3. Heat for additional 15 seconds then let the bowl sit in the microwave for a minute before removing.
  4. Stir until the marshmallows and white chocolate melt and blend together with the butter.
    • Keep stirring! The heat from the melted marshmallows will continue to melt the bits of marshmallows that remain.
    • Of course, every microwave heats differently so at this point if your marshmallows are still not fully melted you can heat for 15-second bursts of high power, stirring after each until fully melted.
    • Just be careful to not overheat the marshmallows. If they get too hot they will become more like hard candy and will create hard rice Krispie treats.
  5. Stir in 4 cups of Kellogg's Rice Krispies Cereal and 14 OREO Cookies that are broken into small pieces.
  6. Gently press the cereal treats into a prepared pan.
  7. Immediately break up 2 more OREO Cookies and press the pieces on top of the cereal treats, adding them where there are no cookie chunks.
  8. Set aside to cool for at least 30 minutes before cutting into 16 squares.

FAQ

Be sure to read our How To Make Cereal Treats FAQ page for all of our tips and tricks for making marshmallow crispy treats. Here are a few questions you might have about this recipe.

Why use European-style salted butter to make these treats?

When creating our BEST Rice Krispie Treats recipe we had 20 people taste test many different brands of butter in our recipe and found that everyone unanimously agreed that European salted butter makes the most flavorful rice crispy treats.

We choose to use either President Salted Butter, Kerrygold, or Kroger Private Selection French Cream Butter but Land O Lakes' new European Butter tastes really nice in these cereal treats too.

Does salted butter really matter? Yes! It really does make better-tasting treats.

a side by side collage with one image of a buttered 8-inch pan and one pan filled with Oreo cereal treats
How to prepare the pan?

I prefer to use a non-stick pan to make my cereal treats because even as gooey as they can be they won't stick much to a non-stick pan.

To ensure the treats won't stick I like to butter the pan first.
You can also spray the pan with non-stick cooking spray if you prefer.

If you use a glass pan it will be essential that you butter or spray the pan.
You can use an 8-inch or 9-inch pan with this recipe.

Can I use a 9"X13" inch pan?

Yes, but you will need to adjust the quantities. See the quantities below.

How to make a large batch of OREO Bars?

Melt 6 tablespoons European Salted Butter, 16 ounces marshmallows, and ½ cup white chocolate chips.

Stir in 6 cups of Rice Krispies Cereal and 18 OREO Cookies, broken into small pieces.

Spread into a 9-inch by 13-inch, greased, pan.

Top with 3 or 4 more OREO Cookies, broken into pieces.

Cool for at least 30 minutes before cutting into 24 pieces.

Oreo Cereal Treats made using Rice Krispies Cereal and OREO Cookie pieces are displayed on a white and gray marble table
What type of white chocolate to use?

I added ⅓rd cup of Nestle Premier White Morsels. I really like the nice vanilla flavor the chips add to these cookies and cream-style cereal bars.

You can use any white chocolate that you enjoy eating, just be sure to chop it finely, if using bars or blocks of white chocolate.

How to store OREO Cookie Treats?

Your cereal treats will taste best if eaten within the first few days but they will stay crispy and fresh for up to 10 days if stored properly in an airtight container or large zip-top bag.

Do not refrigerate the treats as they may become soggy and soft.

You can freeze them if you wrap them well in plastic wrap, over-wrap them in tin foil, then place them in a large zip-top bag. They'll keep for up to 3 months.

Substitutions

Use coconut oil instead of butter if you'd prefer a dairy-free option. See our Coconut Oil Rice Krispie Treats recipe for the ingredient quantities.

If you prefer a marshmallow-free option, be sure to check out our Caramel Rice Krispie Treat and Peanut Butter Honey Rice Krispie Treat recipes. Simply add the OREO Cookie pieces to either of these recipes.

Variations

If you can't get enough chocolate flavor, mix OREO Cookie pieces into our Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats for a double chocolate treat.

Or for a double whammy of OREO Cookie flavor, toss the cookie pieces into our OREO O's Bars.

For a sweet twist, add OREO Cookies to our Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats. They'll taste like chocolate-covered strawberries.

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Video

Be sure to watch the video to see how easy it is to make these yummy OREO Cookie bars.

 
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Recipe

Oreo Rice Krispie Treat filled with chocolate vanilla cookie pieces

OREO Rice Krispie Treats

Gooey and crispy rice krispie treats speckled with OREO Cookie pieces are enhanced by a bit of melted white chocolate to give these cereal treats a cookies and cream flavor. 
5 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 2 mins
Total Time 12 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16
Calories 187 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons European Style Salted Butter, cut into small pieces
  • 10 ounces marshmallows
  • ⅓ cup white chocolate chips (optional)
  • 4 cups Kellogg's Rice Krispies Cereal
  • 16 OREO Cookies, broken into small pieces

Instructions
 

  • Combine the butter, marshmallows, and white chocolate chips, if using, in a large microwave-safe bowl and heat on high power for one minute.
  • Remove an stir until melted.
  • If needed, continue to heat for 15-second increments, stirring after each, until melted. 
  • Optionally, you can melt the butter, marshmallows, and white chocolate chips, if using, in a large saucepan set over low heat on the stovetop.
  • Pour in the Rice Krispies Cereal and about 12 of the OREO Cookie (broken into pieces).
  • Spread into a buttered, non-stick 8-inch pan then press the remaining cookie pieces on top. 
  • Let cool for at least 30 minutes before cutting into 16 squares.

Notes

  • Store your OREO Rice Crispy Treats in an airtight container, at room temperature, for up to 7 days. 
  • Large Batch Recipe:
    1. Melt 6 tablespoons European Salted Butter, 16 ounces marshmallows, and ½ cup white chocolate chips.
    2. Stir in 6 cups of Rice Krispies Cereal and 18 OREO Cookies, broken into small pieces.
    3. Spread into a 9 inch by 13-inch, greased, pan.
    4. Top with 3 or 4 more OREO Cookies, broken into pieces.
    5. Cool for at least 30 minutes before cutting into 24 pieces.
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This rice krispie oreo recipe was originally published on June 6, 2019. 

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  1. Ali Attas

    April 26, 2019 at 5:08 am

    If I can't find Oreo Cookies can I use another brand?

    Reply
    • Beth Klosterboer

      May 08, 2019 at 3:29 pm

      Absolutely. You can really use just about any cookie you like. Sandwich cookies with filling, like an OREO, will work great because the filling adds a nice creaminess to the cereal treat. So, if you can find a chocolate sandwich cookie filled with a vanilla cream that will be the most similar to this recipe.

      Reply
  2. Shar Hon

    April 26, 2019 at 8:43 pm

    5 stars
    Now these are my kind of rice crispy treats. I could eat an entire pack of Oreos in one sitting so I'm thinking the same thing happen with these treats. 🙂

    Reply
    • Beth Klosterboer

      May 08, 2019 at 3:26 pm

      LOL! We are kindred spirits. OREO Cookies are hard to resist. Wait until you try these OREO Rice Krispie Treats. The pan will be empty before you know it.

      Reply
  3. Darla Wibia

    April 29, 2019 at 5:07 pm

    5 stars
    I'm loving this recipe. It has just the right ratio of ingredients and tastes great!

    Reply
    • Beth Klosterboer

      May 08, 2019 at 3:25 pm

      It really does! Thanks.

      Reply
  4. Karla Peeta

    May 06, 2019 at 6:59 pm

    5 stars
    These treats were so yummy. My kids have already asked me to make them again. I'm excited to see what new rice krispie treat recipes you share soon.

    Reply
    • Beth Klosterboer

      May 08, 2019 at 3:22 pm

      I'm so happy to hear your kids loved these OREO rice krispie treats that they have asked for them again. Meaghan and I look forward to sharing a lot of fun and creative cereal treat recipes with you in the coming months.

      Reply
  5. Frances Poiff

    May 08, 2019 at 7:46 am

    5 stars
    I just made a batch of these and they are the best Oreo Rice Krispie Treats I've ever eaten. You are right that they have just the right proportion of butter, marshmallows, cereal and cookies. The white chocolate adds such a nice flavor too. I'm in love and am going to make these again and again. Thanks for the great recipe.

    Reply
    • Beth Klosterboer

      May 08, 2019 at 3:20 pm

      YAY! I'm so happy you enjoyed this OREO Rice Krispie Treat recipe. I couldn't stop eating them!

      Reply
  6. Sandra Dice

    August 09, 2019 at 7:07 am

    5 stars
    I love OREO cookies in anything! These treats were really yummy. I like the proportions you use in the recipe too.

    Reply
  7. Margarite Jehpcott

    March 06, 2022 at 3:12 pm

    5 stars
    These are truly wonderful! My kids finished the pan of treats and asked me to make more. I'm on it!

    Reply

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