Carrot Cake Rice Krispies

To satisfy that sweet tooth we all need a little sugar.  I decided to try out a new dessert recipe and send it to my sister.   She has a love affair with rice krispie treats, so it’s a win-win situation.  I get to try a new recipe without gaining weight and she can enjoy her favorite treat.

Now, I know you see carrot; however, I should mention that this recipe goes against most healthy factors I tend to stick to.  So, just make them and send them to the office or a family member if you are tempted to nibble away.  They would work well for a substituted birthday cake or Easter chocolates.

This carrot cake rice krispy treat recipe I stumbled upon during my addicted time to Pinterest.  If you follow my Pinterest, you can check out my other recipes to try and ones I’ve completed.  Here are a few tips to keep in mind when you attempt the recipe:

1.     If you want a healthier version, use fewer marshmallows.  The recipe calls for an equal ratio of krispie to marshmallow.

2.     Slow and steady is the way to go.  Don’t rush the melting process or you’ll end up burning everything.  Ergo, add the marshmallows in cups to allow each cup to melt before adding more.

3.     Use miniature marshmallows because they will melt faster and more evenly.

4.     Melt all except your last cup of marshmallows before adding the vanilla and cake mix.  The cake mix makes the marshmallow mixture thicker and can slow the melting down.

5.     Add the last cup of marshmallows last if you want some marshmallow chucks and don’t allow them to melt completely.

6.     Take the marshmallow mixture off the heat and immediately add the krispies.  Doing it the other way around will 

      make it harder to incorporate the 

      krisipies without crushing them.

7.     Use a smaller pan for thicker treats 

      and a larger one for thinner treats.

8.     Use name brands.  I’m all for knock offs 

      and saving money, but when it comes 

      to desserts I am a brand snob!

9.     Butter your hands before handling the mixture or else it’ll just keep sticking to your hands and you’ll get frustrated…

     *eh hem*... that may have happened to me J

Now, go and experiment with this recipe.  You can use various types of cake mixes for different flavor combos.  Tyr a confetti cake mix topped with sprinkles for birthdays.  Before that one week of the month ladies, use a chocolate cake mix and chocolate rice krispies.  There are thousands of combos to easily try and endless possibilities.  Try a few and pick your favorites.  Allow yourself a splurge every once in a while.

P.S. The goods have been sent…I repeat the goods have been sent J