#40 Reese's S'mores Rice Krispie Pinwheels

Why do I have such an addition to peanut butter and chocolate? And marshmallow doesn't help with the temptation. But, I'm hoping whoever is reading this enjoys peanut butter and chocolate just as much as me. So I'm going to blame all my unhealthy recipes on the people who read this. Just kidding, it's pretty much all on me.

I love these pinwheels! They're not healthy at all, but they're the best dessert for summer. They go perfectly with food from the grill. Instead of making s'mores on the grill, you can have convenient, not quite as messy s'mores pinwheels. 

And these aren't just s'mores pinwheels. They're Reese's s'mores pinwheels. What could be better? The only bad part about these is that they are somewhat messy, but nothing you can't handle! Just a little cooking spray on your hands, and you should be good to go!

I don't have much to say about these, but they're pretty simple, there are minimal ingredients (YES!), and according to a taste tester, "These are the best Rice Krispie Treats I've ever had." Point proven, I think.

Now, my pictures aren't quite as pretty and clear-cut as the recipe I adapted this from. If you try with a little more patience than I had, I'm sure you'll have better luck with the looks. I was too impatient when letting these cool before rolling them up, hence, the not-so-clear-cut, distinct pinwheel layers. That being said, I did not hear one complaint about the taste, so I don't think the looks disappointed anyone too much.

These quick, kid-(or adult-) friendly pinwheels are great for summer and barbecues. They take 15 minutes at the most, so go make them - you won't regret it!

Reese's S'mores Rice Krispie Pinwheels

Prep Time: 15 minutes. Cook time: 2 minutes. Chill time: 45 minutes. Total time: about 1 hour

Yields: about 16 servings

Ingredients:

1/4 cup butter (half a stick)
10 oz. mini marshmallows
5 cups rice krispie cereal
3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs (from about 5 sheets)
7 oz. container marshmallow fluff
4 oz. unwrapped mini Reese's peanut butter cups (about half of the 8 oz. bag)

Directions:

1. Line a 10x15 jelly roll pan with wax paper. Generously coat wax paper with cooking spray. Set aside. Preheat oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit. 

2. In a large pot, melt butter over low-medium heat. Once butter is melted, add marshmallows, stirring frequently until marshmallows are melted.

3. Remove from heat and add in graham cracker crumbs and rice krispie cereal. Stir until all cereal is fully coated.

4. Lightly coat your hands with cooking spray. Pour mixture into jelly roll pan, using your hands to evenly press down and cover the pan.

*5. Using a spatula, spread marshmallow fluff over rice krispies. Top marshmallow fluff with mini Reese's. Place in oven for about 2 minutes until Reese's are softened. Using a spatula, carefully spread chocolate. Let sit about 15 minutes until it's cooled enough to roll up without falling apart.

**6. Lightly spray hands with cooking spray and carefully roll up jellyroll style (like a cinnamon roll). Once completely rolled, place seam-side down back on wax paper. Place in the fridge for 30-45 minutes until firm.

7. Once cooled, use a sharp knife to cut into pinwheel slices. Serve immediately. Cover and store leftovers at room temperature or in the fridge.

*If you don't wait long enough like me, you won't have defined layers like I didn't. All my layers smushed together since I was impatient. Lesson learned! See the "Recipe adapted from" link to see what they're really supposed to look like!

**I rolled mine from the SHORT end, resulting in fewer, but fatter pinwheels. The recipe I adapted it from rolled from the LONG end, resulting in a long log, with more pinwheels, but they weren't as big around! Rolling from the long end may be easier, but whichever you prefer would be great!


Enjoy!


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*Note: Nutrition facts may vary due to brand of products.

Recipe adapted from

http://www.momontimeout.com/2014/07/smores-rice-krispies-treats-pinwheels/