We swear it tastes better than it looks. Since our theme this week is snap, crackle, and pop, we decided to try a new twist on the product that brought us the fun phrase back in 1968: Rice Krispies. We found a recipe for chocolate-peanut butter Rice Krispie treats and put it to the test.  

Unfortunately, either the recipe or our cooking skills failed. The treats taste just how one would expect: like gooey Peanut Butter Cups with Rice Krispies thrown in for texture ... pure pleasure. The problem is that the "treats" didn't quite solidify, even after refrigeration. The picture you see above is a mound of goodness that must be eaten with a fork rather than with one's hands. Take a look at the simple recipe we used and let us know if you have any suggestions on how to improve this mess:


Grease a 9x13" pan and spread 6 cups Cocoa Krispies throughout. Mix 1 cup corn oil, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup cocoa in a pan and bring to a rolling boil. Remove from heat and add 1 1/2 cups peanut butter. Pour over the Cocoa Krispies and let cool.

- Kait