two cookie butter crispy treats on a white plate with the pan of treats in the background

I have never made rice crispy treats before. Ever. In fact, I don’t even really like them that much. At least not the packaged kind.  But when I saw Rice Krispies cereal in a French grocery store, I immediately hoarded a box into our shopping cart. Like if I didn’t buy them right then and there, they might never return. You see, there aren’t very many cereal choices for me here in France.

I am definitely not a fan of the sweet, sugary cereals, and that seems to be all you can get here. I would choose Crispix or granola over Cocoa Puffs any day. Of course, I’ve been to the store several times since I purchased that box of Rice Krispies, and they are still always there, but I’m still glad I impulsively picked one up because it inspired me to make a delicious and super easy treat. I combined one of my favorite French (okay, maybe it’s really just European) flavors with a classic American recipe. Speculoos + Rice Krispies = wonderful.

If you like this recipe, you have to try these banana bread cookies!

More no bake recipes: peanut butter cornflake cookies / no bake oatmeal delights / dairy free banana pudding / dairy free tiramisu / grilled pineapple

a cookie butter crispy treat on a white plate with the pan of treats in the background a small bowl of cookie butter on the side and a few marshmallows next to it.

Ingredient notes:

  • Rice Krispies cereal
  • Cookie butter spread – You can use any brand you like for this recipe, just opt for the creamy spread.
  • Marshmallows – You can opt for vegan marshmallow if you would like.
  • Vegan butter – We normally use Earth Balance sticks, but any brand of dairy free butter will work.

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Melt the butters. In a large saucepan over medium heat, add the cookie butter and butter, stirring occasionally until melted. When the butters are well combined and melted slowly stir in the marshmallows. When the marshmallows are melted, remove from heat.

Mix in the krispies. Place rice krispies in an extra large mixing bowl, the more room the better. Using a rubber, slowly stir the marshmallow mixture into the rice krispies. You can spray your spatula with cooking spray to help with the stickiness. Spread the mixture into a greased baking pan and press gently to smooth the top. Chill for 20-30 minutes before slicing.

Three cookie butter crispy treats stacked on a white plate with the pan in the background.
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Cookie Butter Rice Krispie Treats

By: Melissa Belanger
These cookie butter rice krispie treats are a simple, no bake dessert that's ready in under 30 minutes and completely dairy free.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 12
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Ingredients 

  • 4 tablespoons dairy free butter
  • 1 10-ounce bag marshmallows
  • 3/4 cup cookie butter spread, such as Biscoff
  • 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal

Instructions 

  • Grease a square baking dish and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, melt butter and cookie butter over medium heat. Add marshmallows and allow them to melt, stirring occasionally until melted.
  • In a large bowl, combine cereal and melted marshmallow mixture until evenly coated. Press mixture into the baking dish and allow the treats to cool completely before slicing or serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 177kcal, Carbohydrates: 34g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.02g, Sodium: 130mg, Fiber: 0.1g, Sugar: 17g, Vitamin C: 9mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Hi! I'm Melissa.

I create easy, dairy free recipes because I know how hard living without milk can be. I believe you can live a completely satisfying life without dairy, and I want to teach you how.

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10 Comments

  1. Regina @ Leelalicious says:

    I haven’t been able to try actual Biscoff spread (doesn’t seem to be available in the Canadian grocery stores I frequent) but there are other cookie butters and I LOVE them. It’s dangerous stuff. I loved it in popsicles I made over the summer and I bet I would love these treats too!

    1. Melissa Belanger says:

      You can’t get Biscoff? That’s terrible! What about Amazon? At least you have some kind of cookie butter though. Do you have the recipe for those popsicles on your blog? I need to see it!

  2. Cheryl says:

    Please move next door and make these for me all the time. That is all. K THANKS!!!

  3. Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says:

    Oh my gosh – can you believe I’ve never had cookie butter? But it sounds delicious, so it’s something I’ve got to try. And, I’m with you – I’m not big on sugary cereals – but I’m really glad you made these treats, because they look amazing!

    1. Melissa Belanger says:

      You haven’t had cookie butter yet? You need to stop what you’re doing right now and go buy some! It’s a life changer 🙂

  4. gaston hammer (@84__gaston) says:

    We made some crispy treats-way-but-when- Yes when the children went to
    school they liked it !***

  5. Sarah @ SnixyKitchen says:

    Never made rice crispy treats?! I’m so glad you remedied that situation because these look addicting (and I’m a rice crispy treats fiend!). This is just the second time I’ve heard of cookie butter, but I’m so intrigued! Pinned!

  6. Vicki Collins says:

    I was 60 years old before I discovered Cookie Butter! I felt so cheated out of all the years I could have been using/eating it. Since then I have been on a mission to introduce this magical ingredient to anyone who’s never tried it. I can’t wait till somebody comes out with cookie butter morsels!

  7. Sylvia Besse says:

    This recipe looks awesome good,do you think they could be frozen?
    I’ve just found your recipe site and thank you so much ,it will help me going dairy free😮

    1. Melissa says:

      Absolutely! I would wrap them in wax or parchment paper before putting them in a container or Ziploc bag.