I eat dinner with my parents pretty much every single night. Okay, so sometimes dad gets home from work really late and then eats like he’s the living embodiment of a tornado, but other than that we eat dinner together.
It’s a time to talk about our days, our pasts, and our futures. There’s also background noise from the TV so we can catch up on the latest news and keep our brains young with Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy. I know we shouldn’t have the TV on but I have misophonia – that’s a story for another day. Plus, the TV never distracts me; Mom is another story.
The bottom line is that we make an effort seven nights a week to eat a home cooked meal together. Sure, there are exceptions when we eat out, I meet friends or an online date, or we’re rushing around trying to get to an event. However, these dinners and all that surrounds them are something I look forward to and miss after a day or two long detour from them.
The dinners aren’t always fancy and the stories aren’t always happy. Some days we don’t have much to say, so we just enjoy each other’s company and take comfort in the fact that no matter what other things are going on, we can count on each other.
January is National Sunday Supper Month, and I couldn’t be happier to be a part of kicking it off with my Sunday Supper buddies who treasure family dinners as much as me. We all want to encourage you to have a dinner with your family once a week. Or if you can, more often. To set the phones aside and talk to each other.
Try a new recipe, cook together, see what you like. Things may not always turn out, but that is half the fun. And then you’ll have something else to talk about. While my dinners are typically just my parents and me, your family dinners can include any family and friends who you love and care about. There aren’t any rules. Just have fun and enjoy the simple things in life.
Well, I do have one rule. There has to be dessert. Sometimes it’s just a couple gummy bears and other times, it’s a real treat like these Caramel Apple Rice Krispies Treats.
They start with a Caramel Apple Oreo Crust. If you can’t find Caramel Apple Oreos, use whatever kind you love. Then there’s the classic Rice Krispies Treat on top. It’s hard to improve upon that, but I think I did with dried apples and modjeskas. If you’ve never heard of modjeskas, they are vanilla marshmallows wrapped in ooey gooey caramel. They are a treat on their own, and in these … brace yourself.
This decadent treat fun to make and the perfect way to end a family meal. Here’s to many more Sunday Suppers!
Caramel Apple Rice Krispies Treats
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: 9-12 treats 1x
Ingredients
- 15 Caramel Apple Oreos, finely crushed
- 1 stick unsalted butter, divided
- 1 10 ounce bag marshmallows
- 3 ¼ cups Rice Krispies
- Heaping ½ dried apples, diced
- 6 modjeskas or soft caramels, chopped
Instructions
- Line an 8 inch square pan with parchment.
- Melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in the microwave. Add to the crushed Oreos and stir to combine. Pour into the prepared pan and press firmly into place. Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.
- Once the crust is set, melt the marshmallows and remaining 4 tablespoons butter in the microwave in 30 second increments, stirring in between. Once melted, stir to combine the marshmallows and butter. Stir in the Rice Krispies, adding a few more if necessary until the mixture is gooey but not liquidy. Fold in the dried apples and modjeskas.
- Pour on top of the crust. Oil or butter your hands and press down firmly. Refrigerate for an additional 30 minutes before cutting and serving. Treats may be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days or frozen, wrapped in parchment and foil and placed in a zipper bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature about 1 hour.
Notes
Addtional chilling time is necessary
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
Don’t forget to check out all the other Sunday Supper dishes!
Appetizers and Soups
- Borscht from Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch
- Cheesy Garlic Crescent Rolls from Wallflour Girl
- Cheesy Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms from Runner’s Tales
- Creamy Zucchini Soup from Lydia’s Flexitarian Kitchen
- Garlic Chili Tiger Prawns from Food Lust People Love
- Honey Bacon Ranch Boneless Chicken Wings from From Gate to Plate
- Lion’s Head Meatball Soup from Culinary Adventures with Camilla
- New England Seafood Chowder from Curious Cuisiniere
- Potato and Carrot Leek Soup from Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Steve’s Crab Dip from Monica’s Table
Main courses
- Almond Breaded Pork Chops from Casa de Crews
- Bourbon Glazed Porkchops from Grumpy’s Honeybunch
- Cauliflower Tetrazzini with Poblano Peppers from The Wimpy Vegetarian
- Chicken Pot Pie from Feeding Big and more
- Cranberry Mustard Pork Chop Skillet Dinner from Momma’s Meals
- Fideua (Catalan Pasta Paella) from Caroline’s Cooking
- French-Inspired Macaroni and Cheese from MyGourmetConnection
- Grandma’s Fried Chicken from The Freshman Cook
- Gluten Free Buffalo Quinoa Vegetable Bowls from Fearless Dining
- Huevos Rancheros from Palatable Pastime
- Indian Spiced Roast Salmon from Soni’s Food
- Italian Style Swiss Chard and Beans with Orecchietti Pasta from Delaware Girl Eats
- Korean Spicy Braised Mackerel from kimchi MOM
- Larb Gai (Spicy Thai Chicken Salad) from Rhubarb and Honey
- Mediterranean Flatbread from Magnolia Days
- Mustard-Crusted Pork Roast from Sew You Think You Can Cook
- New York Strip Roast Dinner from Gluten Free Crumbley
- Red Wine-Mushroom Braised Beef from The Crumby Cupcake
- Rustic Portuguese Chicken Stew from Family Foodie
- Sausage & Pasta in a Quick Tomato Sauce from The Food Hunter’s Guide to Cuisine
- Savory Ham, Cheese and Sage Waffles from Rants From My Crazy Kitchen
- Shrimp and Asparagus Crepes from A Day in the Life on the Farm
- Simple, Healthy, Light and Lemony Fettuccine from MidLife Road Trip
- Simple Roast Chicken from Get the Good Stuff
- Slow Cooker Italian Meatball Soup from Food Done Light
- Smoked Mozzarella and Sausage Pizza from Confessions of a Cooking Diva
- Smothered Pork Chops from Cosmopolitan Cornbread
- Spinach Spätzli with Sage and Speck from Tara’s Multicultural Table
- Turkey Cutlets with Sausage Stuffing from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Ultimate Mac and Cheese from Our Good Life
- Vegan Mexican Rice and Lentils from PancakeWarriors
- Ziti with Porcini Bolognese Sauce from Cooking Chat
Side dishes
- Gramma Buckholt’s Yeast Rolls from The Weekend Gourmet
- Lager and Rye Bread from What Smells So Good?
- Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower from Nosh My Way
- Sweet Potato Crescent Rolls from Wholistic Woman
- Winter Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
Desserts
- Bacon Buttermilk Biscuit with Chocolate Gravy from Brunch-N-Bites
- Caramel Apple Rice Krispies Treats from Pies and Plots
- Chocolate Cupcakes with Kahlua Buttercream Frosting from Flour On My Face
- Chocolate Hazelnut Tart from Taste And See
- Death by Chocolate from Desserts Required
- Fudge Frosted Brownies from Party Food and Entertaining
- Gluten Free Tropical Banana Pineapple Coconut Muffins from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- Layered Mousse Cake from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Peanut Butter Cup Flourless Chocolate Cake Roll from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Pistachio Macaron with Apricot Ganache from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
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I am always looking for an excuse to make more Rice Krispie Treats—and your fabulous version is just what I needed! YUM!
Great version of an American traditional snack. One Scott loves and his other love is modjeskas! There are some on the way here for his birthday. I should make these for him…..
You should – they would be a hit and they are so easy to make!
Whoa… These sound totally dangerous!
What a delicious treat, these gotta be so addictive! I love the addition of dried apple pieces!
Hi Laura, thank you so much for sharing this. One day I will try making it!
I hope you do try it, Jeff! It is very easy to make.
UGH why did I look at this when I’m absolutely starving!! I want to lick the screen!
Hahahaha! Thanks, Ashley!
I love this twist on rice crispy treats!!
Thanks, Susan!
Caramel apple Oreos? Is that true??? How have I never heard of them? I have never heard of the caramel marshmallows either. I must be living under a rock!!
I’m an Oreo fanatic. They have Caramel Apple, Pumpkin Spice, Gingerbread, I hear they are coming out with a cinnamon roll one. Oh, and the caramel marshmallows are such a treat – they are a classic dessert from Kentucky.
My dad always has to have something sweet after dinner, too. I bet he’d like these!
I love sitting down as a family for dinner, as often as possible. I also think it’s great to find a fun new recipe and I have no doubt my 9 year old will love helping me with this one!
This would be so fun to make with kids!
You had me at caramel apple oreos. I had no idea they even existed!
They are addictive. Thanks, Lydia!