December 2, 2013

Eggnog Cookie Dough Rice Krispie Treats

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These were a huge hit at our house!  Eggnog Rice Krispie Treats covered in eggnog cookie dough and then sprinkles ... festive and addictive. 


Stephen especially liked these. He normally isn't a fan of my recipes because they either 1) include chocolate, pumpkin, nuts, or mint or 2) are healthy or rich. I can't help him, I know. But these, these he liked and according to my family, "when Mary Frances and Stephen can agree on a desset, you know it's good."


Although Stephen and I rub each other the wrong way sometimes, I do love him. He's a cookie dough fanatic and will make his own batch of eggless cookie dough for dessert (because he doesn't like my Candied Pecan Cheesecake Tart)  He is like me in being an extroverted control freak (which is why we don't always get along) and can be an excellent teacher to his younger sisters. He's kind of stuck in the middle, which challenges him a lot. He has to be the youngest of three boys in a row and also the oldest of two little sisters. It's tough sometimes and I often forget to appreciate his struggles and gifts. 


One thing I have really enjoyed doing with Stephen is taking photos. He loves taking pictures and if he can handle the camera, he will.  He is more than willing to take pictures of me and honestly, he is really good at it.


We took Christmas photos yesterday and afterwards, did some individuals for the fun of it. I really like photo sessions (what can I say ...) and its different when he is taking my picture vs. mom. Like, I can tell him how to hold the camera, etc. because I'm his big sister. I won't need to help him for long though!  He is also really photogenic. Want to practice photography?  He and I will sign up ... Luke, not so much:)  Our family's personalities, as they should, run the gamut!


These Rice Krispie Treats are some of my all time favorites. I really like eggnog, for one, and cookie dough. If I had to choose, I would prefer a brownie base, but I am not one to turn down a Rice Krispie Treat. It's amazing how good marshmallows and cereal taste together!  You bite into smooth cookie dough and then crunchy, sticky cereal bars, eggnog in ever bite.  And I love how cute the sprinkles are. I just can't get enough sprinkles. We have a Christmas themed sprinkles can (?) that has different Christmas jimmies, sprinkles, and sugar and I'm definitely going to be taking advantage of it in the next couple weeks!

  
Eggnog Cookie Dough Rice Krispie Treats 
Recipe Source: The Sweet {Tooth} Life 
Yield: 16 servings

Eggnog Cookie Dough: 
2/3 cup sugar 
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
2/3 cup flour
1 tablespoon eggnog
1/2 teaspoon rum extract 
A pinch each, of salt and baking powder 

Eggnog Rice Krispie Treats: 
1 bag (10 oz) marshmallows 
2 tablespoon butter 
1 teaspoon rum extract 
6 cups Rice Krispie Cereal 

Christmas sprinkles 

For cookie dough: Beat butter and sugar together. Add eggnog, rum extract, baking powder, and salt and stir until combined. Add flour. Set aside

For Rice Krispie Treats :
Melt butter and marshmallows in a pot.  Once melted, remove from heat and stir in rum extract. Immediately stir in Rice Krispie cereal and press into a lightly greased 9x9 pan. Let cool. Spread cookie dough over cold Rice Krispie Treats and sprinkle with sprinkles. 

Notes: you can omit the eggnog and run extract for plain cookie dough Rice Krispie Treats. Confession, Stephen did like the plain version more than the eggnog, but he did like both! 

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42 comments:

  1. I want all things eggnog right now, starting with these rice krispie treats!

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  2. You're stunning lady! Can you believe I've never tried eggnog?!? I made maple pecan rice krispie treats the other week and they were amazing. I forgot how much I love rice krispie treats!

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    1. Thanks Davida! Whoa, maple pecan sounds amazing. Well, there is a first for everything and eggnog might be the first for this Christmas! :)

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  3. Those look delicious!! Wow, Stephen did a wonderful job on the pictures!! But it wasn't hard....you're so photogenic!!! Absolutely gorgeous Mary Frances. :)

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    1. Aw you are so sweet Abby! I think you are absolutely gorgeous as well!

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    1. Thank you so much Aimee! That means a lot coming from you!

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  5. Wow, cookie dough on a rice krispie treat?! These look and sound amazing! I love your Christmas sprinkles - I need to go buy some! Gorgeous pics of you too!

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    1. Thanks Cate! If I had my way, I would get every Christmas candy and sprinkles there are ... like the Gingerbread Twix at walmart! :)

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  6. I've never baked (or non baked) with egg nog, and that needs to change soon. These look absolutely amazing! The photos Stephen took of you are stunning -- he really did a great job. He had a very photogenic subject, too! :)

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    1. Haha, that is my Mom's opinion - eggnog is best in it's original form! Aw:) Thanks Marcie!

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  7. You are too cute! These treats look amazing, I need some rice krispie treats in my life asap!

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    1. Now that pan is gone, Stephen keeps pestering me for another ... he sure thinks he needs them in his life 24/7!

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  8. You are beautiful! And what a great photographer you have there. We are eggnog-twins today, tis the season!! These bars are just perfect and I will devour that cookie dough topping in a minute!!

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    1. Your cake looked incredible, Zainab! Thank you!

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  9. OMG!!!! This is just soooooo cute!!!! Rice krispie treats are my favourite! Crunchy and gooey at the same time! And using eggnog cookie dough makes it soooo festive! :) Plus the cute little Christmassy sprinkles!!!! wooooow! Loved it! And your brother sure is an amazing photographer! :)

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    1. "Crunchy and gooey" -> RKT are amazing and that is why! Thanks!

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  10. Those pictures are so great! I kind of can't believe it's time for Christmas pics and goodies already, but if it means eggnog rice crispy treats, then I'm all in!

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    1. Wow, thank you! I know, it has snuck up on me, too! What's crazy is it goes so fast ...

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  11. What a mouthwatering combination!! These bars look so pretty and awesome!
    xox Amy

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  12. OMG I love RKT. And eggnog cookie dough? Yes please.
    PS your photos are gorgeous!!!

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    1. Thank you so much for your comment, Ms. Aimee! It means a lot!

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  13. Eggnog is definitely one of my favorite holiday flavors. What a fun way to use it!

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    1. I've only recently come to love eggnog and I'm going to go all out on it this year! Thanks Erin!

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  14. These look AMAZING!! So festive and Christmas-y!! Thanks for sharing girl!

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    1. Thanks Cailee! It might not help your no gain November, but you're sweet to comment! :)

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  15. Oh Mary Frances! Your pictures are BEAUTIIFUL! Actually, not the pictures, YOU are beautiful. Period. No ifs, ands or buts. (Say thank you!) Those pictures of you truly are stunning. And this recipe! How creative and fun and Christmassy! I'm not normally a rice krispy treat fan, but these look delish! Have I told you I love your blog?

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    1. Your comment made my day. Seriously. Thank you Hannah!

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  16. You are so pretty! Those pics are fantastic! And so are these bars, they look so so yummy! ;)

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  17. Oh sweet girl, you are a true beauty! And these treats? Just delectable. You can't go wrong with Rice Krispies!

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    1. Thank you so much Monet! You're words brightened by day!

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  18. I love egg nog and these look crazy amazing! I need asap. :)
    You look so beautiful in these pics. :)
    Tina at www.tinaschic.com

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  19. Dear Mary Frances, You look wonderful.
    I am a big fan of rice krispie treats!! I love them and yes marshmallow and and cereal are a match made in heaven.
    Blessings dear. Catherine xo

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    1. Whoever thought of marshmallows and cereal; I am in their debt. Thank you Catherine! Have a lovely day!

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  20. I am in love with these. Eggnog = awesome. And your pics are gorgeous!!! (Of the food and you. :))

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    1. Eggnog does equal awesome! Thank you Dorothy!

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  21. Such a pretty picture! I wish I was photogenic! Sadly, I'm not. Trying to find a good, clear picture of me for my profile is so hard. Anyhoo these rice krispie treats sound delectable! I'm really loving that layer of eggnog cookie dough! So glad I bought a big box of rice krispies today. ;-)

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    1. Oh, I think you are really pretty Reeni! Hehe, you can never have enough rice krispies!

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