Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Rice Krispies Treats

I came across this recipe last Thursday during a therapeutic baking blog browsing session. Why did I need baking therapy? Because I had received word that the seller for our new house had decided that they weren't going to sign the closing papers...the next day!  So what do I do?  Find a new recipe and call my lawyer.  In the end, I found this gem, and we closed on schedule (amazing how the threat of a lawsuit can motivate people).  We are successfully in our new house (I love my new kitchen!), and I am back!


These rice krispies treats might actually be the best I've had.  I think that the malted milk powder gives it quite a nice flavor.  And those cookie dough truffles are not bad either.  You can find the original recipe here.  


Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Rice Krispies Treats


6 Tablespoons butter or margarine
16 ounces marshmallows (I used mini and regular)
1/4 cup malted milk powder
12 ounces Rice Krispies
32 cookie dough truffles (recipe to follow)


Melt the butter in a very large microwave safe bowl.  Add the marshmallows and toss with the butter.  Return to the microwave for 1 minute, then stir.  Add the the malted milk powder and stir well.  Return to the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes more, or until the marshmallows are completely melted.  Stir the marshmallow mixture until smooth.  Stir in the cereal until it is completely coated with the marshmallow mixture.  Fold in the cookie dough truffles, then press the mixture into a greased 13 x 9 baking dish.  Let the treats set up for about 30 minutes before cutting.  Makes 18 to 24 treats.


Cookie Dough Truffles


1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon 
2 cups all purpose flour
14 ounces (1 can) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips


In the bowl of a stand mixer, or using an electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.  Beat in the vanilla, then slowly add the flour alternating with the condensed milk, beating well after each addition.  Fold in the chocolate chips  Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place in an airtight container.  Freeze for at least 3 hours before using.  You will not use all of the truffles in the rice krispies treats.