Pretzel Rice Krispy Treats

Today's post is something all my faithful readers (my mom) have been waiting for. A Savory rice krispy treat! Woot Woot! And just in time for Superbowl Sunday!

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Rice Krispy Treats

I think you can really tell a lot about a person by the food they buy. Simply by looking at their grocery cart (or lack of one) you can usually tell if a person is single or married, a parent or childless, frugal or spendy, organized or haphazard, cool or not-so-cool... Where is this leading? My latest trip to the grocery store...

White Chocolate Rice Krispy Treats

Since Valentines day is quickly approaching, I've decided to make my next few recipes ones that you could make for this holiday of loving. Because what says "I Love You" more than a rice krispy treat? Nothing. Go ask my husband (although he might venture to say season football tickets or a new golf club speaks more to his heart. So scratch that, don't ask him)

Better Than "ahem" Rice Krispy Treats

No, I didn't. Yes, yes I did: "Better Than... *ahem*.. Rice Krispy Treats". Be still my heart.

Nutella Rice Krispy Treats

Generally I am not a first mover/early adopter on anything. When I was a kid I was always a year or two behind the trends. By the time I got my first Pog they were already a thing of the past, I totally missed Beanie Baby train, I was still carrying around the Five-Star velcro binders when all my friends had moved on to the plastic hard covered ones... even now I just saw the Gangnam Style music video for the first time this week. Supposedly that was so 6 months ago.

Cookies N' Cream Rice Krispy Treats

Since it's a new year  today's post is about being grateful for the things we have in life.

Blueberry Muffin Rice Krispy Treats

I now know what it feels like to be a shoplifter.

Top 12 Moments of 2012 and a *Giveaway*

So I feel like Mallow and Co hasn't been around long enough to do a Top 12 Recipes of 2012 like everyone else. Which is kind of a bummer because I love all those round ups. But since I want to be a part of the in-crowd too, I've decided to do a version of the top 12 of 2012 with a twist... I give you the Top 12 Most Memorable Moments of Mallow and Co in 2012:

Cotton Candy Rice Krispies

So, as you probably know I have a spunky little 9 month old who keeps me busy everyday. I use the word "spunky" to describe her personality in a positive way... the girl wants to be doing something new every 5 minutes. Which is great, except that there are only so many animals on "Old McDonald's Farm" (although my version has recently expanded to include monkeys and elephants...), so many times you can go on walks (I'm pretty sure we are averaging 3 a day), and the cashiers at Walmart and Target are starting to recognize me (is it bad to make a trip solely to buy a tube of toothpaste?). I am constantly on the lookout for things to entertain her. I was talking about this to a friend recently and she recommended trying bubbles--because of course every kid loves bubbles.

Oatmeal Cookie Rice Krispy Treats

It being a new year and all that I have something to admit today: I am a bad mom.

Have you ever seen What to Expect When You're Expecting? (if you haven't just go watch the 2 min trailer and save yourself an hour and a half) Anyways in it there's this boys club of dads who get together and share all their fatherly mishaps of the week. I feel like I need a club like that. Somewhere to confess all my motherhood mistakes and turn a new leaf. Enter my blog.

Here's my list of recent Confessions:

1.) I feed my daughter Peanut Butter Cheerios despite the fact that kids are not supposed to have peanut butter until they are 1. If she becomes allergic I'll never live it down.

2.) When my daughter started learning to roll she rolled right off my bed once. Luckily she landed on a pile of pillows but I'm pretty sure this still qualifies me as the worst mom ever. I have only just recently got up the guts to tell my husband about it... 4 months later.

3.) I let my daughter chew on my keys. Yes, the who-knows-where-they've-been keys. I can't help it, it's a guaranteed 15 minutes of peace.

4.) I'm pretty sure the first real food she ever tasted was ice cream, courtesy of one of mom's late night snacks. And it may have been peanut butter flavored at that. (#doublefail)

5.) Spit up on the floor? I'd have to say about 75% of the time I end up just rubbing it into the carpet. Terrible? Yes.

6.) Speaking of things on the floor… I'm a firm believer in the 10 15 60 second rule.

7.) Finally, I eat my daughter's treats. Currently I'm digging the yogurt drops but I won't say no to a Peach or Strawberry flavored puff either.

Whew. Glad I got all that off my shoulders. There's probably more, but I'll spare you for now.

So since I am trying to change my image in 2013 and become a good mom, I am bringing you a healthy rice krispy treat. (well, relatively - I mean you can only make a rice krispy treat so healthy) The Oatmeal Cookie Rice Krispy Treat! You'll get some hearty fiber from the oats...? Moving past the question of whether this is actually healthy or not they are very delicious. You get that brown sugar oatmealyness right in the treats themselves, then the addition of actual oatmeal cookies just tips it over the top! Go make these. And just assume they are healthy as you give them to your kids have seconds and thirds yourself...

Oatmeal Cookie Rice Krispy Treats

4 Tbsp butter
1/2 Tbsp brown sugar
6 1/2 cups marshmallows
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract
5 cups rice krispies
1 cup Old Fashioned Oats
6-8 chopped oatmeal cookies (homemade or store bought... I won't judge. But if you buy them make sure they are soft)

In a large mixing bowl combine the rice krispies, oats, and cookie pieces. Set aside.

Melt the butter and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Once it's melted, turn the heat down to the lowest setting and add the marshmallows. Stir until the marshmallows are mostly all melted (this will take a few minutes--low and slow is key for perfect texture) then stir in the cinnamon and vanilla.

Once fully melted, take them off heat and pour over the rice krispy mixture. Stir lightly to combine. Dump the mixture into a greased 9x9 pan. Let it sit for about 5 minutes, then with greased hands go in and flatten the top. Allow them to cool 20 minutes or so before cutting and serving. Enjoy!