S’mores Rice Krispies Treats

I am sitting in a super cute coffee shop right now sipping a drink that I’m not even sure you could call “coffee” with its amount of sugar. It’s called a Snickers Mocha…and it tastes like a melted snickers bar. And I get it so often that this one was free since I built up so many rewards. Something to brag about? Probably not…but it’s so addictively delicious. For those of you who work from home, do you ever get out of the house to go work in another environment? I find that it’s super nice to get out of the house, and it makes me feel more so like I’m actually working.

I’m still trying to figure out all the logistics behind full-time blogging from home. Sometimes it can be hard because you lose that getting-out-of-the-house-every-day-and-having-constant-social-interaction thing. Any tips from veteran work-from-homers out there? The Snickers Mocha definitely doesn’t hurt 😏.

Having a few of these S’mores Rice Krispies Treats with me wouldn’t hurt either. I’m not exaggerating when I say that I literally put down like six of these babies yesterday. Maybe more… My excuse is that I cut them to be smaller than regular Rice Krispies Treats. And also, I’m pregnant. I can still use that excuse for another month and a half, and you better believe that I’m going to milk it for all its worth. If I can’t walk up a half flight of stairs without huffing and puffing like a 90 year old man, I can comfort my pregnant soul by chain eating S’mores Rice Krispies Treats for a few days until we run out. And then maybe make another batch…whose to say…I do have extra ingredients laying around 😀!

You know what’s bothering me?? The spelling of Rice Krispies Treats. I feel like it should definitely be Rice Krispie Treats…but false. I googled. Since the cereal is called “Rice Krispies,” you would technically call them “Rice Krispies Treats.” It feels so wrong to me to type that though. For the rest of the post, I am going to rebel and spell the title incorrectly. From here on out, little morsels of summer happiness, you will be called Rice KRISPIE Treats.

Now that that’s fixed, let’s talk about these goodies. I think I have a mild obsession with s’mores. Whether it be in their traditional form or a new spin (like these Rice Krispie Treats), I am just so in love with the flavor combination. I don’t think it’s just about the actual flavor, though. Even though that combo of graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows is out of this world, I think it’s just as much about the fun, nostalgic element that comes with s’mores.

You can’t call yourself an American if you didn’t grow up roasting marshmallows over a bonfire and pressing that gooey deliciousness between graham crackers and Hershey’s chocolate bars. I ate a lot of s’mores growing up. Whether it was over tiny fires at a local park we used to spend weekends at all the time or a big bonfire at a church retreat, this tasty treat was a huge part of my childhood.

This past weekend, when my friends came to visit, we built a fire in the fire pit outside our house and made s’mores, and I was reminded of how dang good they are. They are so simple, but so YUMMY. Whoever invented s’mores, props to you my friend. Props to you. Let’s meet so I can give you a hug.

The flavors in s’mores are super tasty to incorporate into other avenues like these Rice Krispie Treats. These little cuties are loaded with graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate. They have Rice Krispies cereal in them, too, of course, but that flavor is so mild that you definitely still get the s’mores experience. The s’mores experience sans bonfire. What does that mean? It means you can walk into your kitchen and have your s’mores moment without going through the hassle of toasting your marshmallows. And it’s dangerous, people! Having that much tastiness at your fingertips will most definitely persuade you to eat an unhealthy amount of the little squares…you have been warned.

So this upcoming weekend is a big one! My two sisters-in-law are throwing me a family baby shower, and a bunch of people are coming into town for it. Most of my immediate family will be there (dad, mom, brothers, sisters-in-law, Seth’s parents) and a lot of extended family is traveling in, too.

The shower is on Saturday. It’s going to be super, super chill, which I love. I really don’t like being the center of attention, so the less fancy and traditional sit-on-a-chair-in-front-of-everyone-in-a-nice-dress-and-open-presents, the better. This is a guy and girl shower, so dudes are allowed and everyone can bring their hubbies.

My brothers and dad are waking up early to start smoking meat, they made a few different types of home-brewed beer, and there will be BBQ-ey sides and desserts. Sounds like fun, right? I’m excited for it. Except I have zero summery maternity dresses, and Target doesn’t have any that I’ve seen recently. So the wardrobe will be a bit of a challenge, but we’ll make it work, yo.

Maybe I should make an extra batch of these S’mores Rice Krispie Treats to bring along…hmmm.

Seriously so tasty.

If you make this or any of my other recipes, be sure to Instagram it and hashtag #thegarlicdiaries!

In the mood for more yummy desserts? Check these out:

Cinnamon Cheesecake Stuffed Crescent Rolls

Cheater Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Glaze

Homemade Pumpkin Spice Marshmallows