Butterscotch Rice Krispie Treats

I am a pro at reminiscing. I absolutely love looking at photo albums and yearbooks and talking about fun times of the past with friends and family. This could possibly explain why I am addicted to Instagram...moving on, though.

I love when a song, a scent, or a story immediately transport you to a different time in your life, as if you are right there again. For example, this past week in church I sat next to a man wearing Polo cologne, and felt immediately that I was sitting next to my Poppi in Illinois...it's something that almost can't be explained.

These Butterscotch Rice Krispie Treats are a dessert that take me back in time. I remember enjoying these with good family friends growing up and even taking them to my 4th grade class for a surprise treat. These bring back memories which make me smile, and they taste incredible.

I cannot lie, I like these about a gazillion times better than traditional Rice Krispie treats...and I really like Rice Krispie treats. But, if you know me, you know I am a serious peanut butter lover (addict). Hey, the first step to moving past addiction is admitting you have a problem, right?! I just refuse to give up said addiction, and I think I'm allowed one vice.

These Butterscotch Rice Krispie Treats are a crowd pleaser and will certainly not disappoint. So go ahead and make these, and create your own new memories :)

Butterscotch Rice Krispie Treats

Recipe from Jan Bootcheck (thanks!)

• 1 pkg. (12 oz.) butterscotch morsels
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 6 cups Rice Krispie cereal

Directions

1. Combine butterscotch morsels and peanut butter in a large saucepan. Cook on low heat, stirring constantly, until melted. Remove from heat
2. Pour the Rice Krispie cereal into the saucepan and mix until cereal is coated with the butterscotch mixture.
3. Press the mixture into a buttered 13x9 inch pan. Chill until firm.
4. When cooled, cut, serve, and enjoy!

Reese's Puffs Mallow Bars

I have a confession: if I could, I would eat cereal for every meal. Ah, so glad I got that off my chest. Kind of a shameful admission from a professed foodie, but it's the truth. I love cereal, it nearly never fails me.

For breakfast, I almost always have some variety of Special K cereal with milk, and during the summer I've been topping it off with fresh berries...

Alright, I'm hungry.

While I love starting off my day with cereal, I also love having a bowl for dessert after dinner. Weird? Whatever. I recently purchased a box of Reese's Puffs to have as my dessert cereal. Y'all, Reese's Puffs are addictive and dangerous. WATCH OUT. They are so good and even though they probably contain as much sugar as their Reese's cup counterparts, I somehow feel better eating them. Don't poke holes in my logic.

So, to add to this Chocolate Peanut Butter Week, I decided to spice up the traditional Rice Krispie Treat recipe with (drumroll please) REESE'S PUFFS! Wise decision, folks. These are just an upgraded version of Rice Krispie treats in my humble opinion. Marshmallowy, peanut buttery, chocolatey, good...y. Try them for yourself or switch the Reese's Puffs with your favorite "guilty pleasure" cereal!

Reese's Puffs Mallow Bars
Recipe adapted from Kellogg's Rice Krispies

• 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1 pkg. (10 oz., about 40) regular marshmallows OR 4 cups miniature marshmallows
• 6 cups Reese's Puffs cereal

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
2. Add Reese's Puffs cereal. Stir until all well coated.
3. Using buttered spatula or wax paper, evenly press mixture into 13x9x2 inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cool. Cut into 2-inch squares. Best if served the same day.