Chocolate Oreo Rice Krispies Treats in the Microwave (aka "baking" with no kitchen)

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Chocolate Oreo Rice Krispies Treats in the Microwave (aka “baking” with no kitchen)

A church near our house hosted a Strawberry Festival last weekend. I was checking out the website and I found out they were also doing a bake sale and looking for people to donate baked goods. Of course I wanted to help out, but there was one minor problem… Oh right, we have no kitchen right now! Well I started thinking about things I could make with just my box of baking supplies and a microwave. A came across quite a few recipes and decided on these Oreo Rice Krispies treats. Who wouldn’t love these?

And I found out that Hubby apparently really loves Rice Krispies Treats. He said he’d only ever had plain ones, but I think I may have converted him to loving them with something mixed in. I used a 9×13 pan because I like mine thicker. And I cut them fairly large since they were for a bake sale. I got 12 our of each 9×13 pan.

They came together in a snap. I used the cabinets which are still in boxes as counterspace and the hardest part was cleanup. Washing big bowls in a bathtub is NOT fun!

Chocolate Oreo Rice Krispies Treats – from Recipezaar1/3 cup butter or margarine
5 cups mini marshmallows – I used a package of regular marshmallows
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
6 cups Rice Krispies
15 Oreo cookies, coarsely chopped – I just threw them in a ziploc bag and crushed them with my hands

Butter an 11 x 7-inch pan (I used 9×13).

In a large microwave-safe bowl heat the butter or margarine with marshmallows and cocoa powder on HIGH powder for 3 minutes, removing after stirring each minute.

Mix in vanilla then add in the cereal and chopped Oreo cookies; mix with a wooden spoon until well coated.

Transfer to prepared pan then press down with back of a spoon to spread evenly.

Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then cut into squares.

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19 Responses to “Chocolate Overdose Cake”

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yumventures — February 1, 2010 at 2:05 pm

This looks just plain amazing…and I’m not even a huge chocolate fan! The different textures must be delectable — good thing Valentine’s Day is coming up =)
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Jelli Bean — February 1, 2010 at 2:22 pm

This looks like my favorite cake I’ve never tried. Yum! After reading the directions, it seems like you could reduce the prep time by simply preparing the brownie batter first and setting it aside while prepping the cake batter, and then baking them at the same time. Either way, I am putting this on my “MUSTS!” list. Thanks for sharing.
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Jade — February 1, 2010 at 3:34 pm

Wow!! That looks amazing. It would make a great chocolage indulgence for Valentine’s Day.
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Katie — February 1, 2010 at 3:54 pm

WOW! That looks amazing! I love the filling. I’m starring to try for sure. Chocolate cake is always a big winner with guests. 🙂
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kitchen koala — February 1, 2010 at 5:36 pm

Mmmm….chocolate! Looks fantastic 🙂
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Memória — February 1, 2010 at 6:56 pm

Man, this cake is serious stuff!! I would love some of that! Thanks for all the tips on how to make it more efficiently.
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oneordinaryday — February 1, 2010 at 7:01 pm

Wow.
That is one amazing way to celebrate.
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The Methods Guy — February 2, 2010 at 3:34 am

OMG That looks awesome. I wish I could take it out of the computer screen and eat it right now!!!
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Ingrid — February 2, 2010 at 3:41 am

While I’m not a chocolate cake fan I have to say that is one delicious and impressive looking cake! Definitely makes wish I was into chocolate. 🙂
~ingrid
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Tasteandshare — February 4, 2010 at 12:36 pm

Did anyone count the calories? 😉

Thanks for sharing this recipe. I really feel hungry!

Cheers,

Carsten
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gloof
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laurasrecipecollection — February 4, 2010 at 6:17 pm

Talk about death by chocolate! That looks incredible!
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nutmegnanny — February 4, 2010 at 6:42 pm

This is such a beautiful cake! I really want to give it a whirl. A lot of chocolate but totally worth it!
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ashley — February 4, 2010 at 8:30 pm

omg. this looks A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. can i get a piece right now please?!
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mycupcake — February 5, 2010 at 3:23 pm

wow. that looks amazing
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ButterYum — February 6, 2010 at 1:27 am

Looks absolutely fabulous. Really wonderful photos too!

So glad I stumbled upon your blog.

🙂
ButterYum
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Mansi — February 9, 2010 at 12:10 am

beautiful cake! one can never be tired of Chocolate! and those strawberries steal the show!:)

Yummy! that would’ve have been a perfect finger food! love the cheesy texture:)

this would be perfect for the Valentine day giveaway I’m hosting on my blog. would be great if you could participate!

http://www.funandfoodcafe.com/2010/02/valentine-super-bowl-recipe-carnival.html
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Chris — February 10, 2010 at 10:00 pm

Is a cake like this even legal? This is going to be a most special addition in the KOL round up. Thanks for participating, Jen!
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Talita — February 25, 2010 at 11:18 pm

Wow!! Just the way the CHocorango likes! Kinda perfect!
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Erin O. — November 14, 2010 at 7:20 pm

When I made this, I almost went into a chocolate coma. But it was totally worth it!!!