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It’s after school snack time!
I remember how happy I felt when I got home from school every afternoon. After shrugging off my backpack, I headed straight for the cookie jar for an after school snack. We were each allowed to have two cookies, but sometimes mom wasn’t there yet when we got home…
Fistfuls, I tell ya!
She did lots of from scratch baking, but other than at holiday time, cookies were store bought. I can’t remember a single time when we had something homemade, but I can’t blame her. There were six of us kids!
Later when I had my own kids coming home after school with rumbling tummies, I surprised them often with freshly baked treats and I loved seeing their wide eyes and happy smiles of excitement.
There’s just nothing better than homemade, and these soft and chewy snack bars make the perfect after-school munchies.
While you might suspect I used marshmallows in these, I didn’t! I used Karo Syrup because it’s the only widely distributed brand of corn syrup that contains 0 grams of high-fructose corn syrup, and it helps make some darn good desserts!
In fact this recipe is largely a Karo Syrup recipe, but I added Biscoff cookie spread in place of peanut butter and omg, it works. Seriously, these are drool-worthy!
For the record, you could make the recipe and substitute the cookie spread for hazelnut spread or peanut butter, but I assure you that the way I made the bars is killer good.
Cookie-Crisped Pretzel Bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup Karo Light Corn Syrup
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup Biscoff cookie spread* creamy or crunchy - I used crunchy
- 5 cups crisped rice cereal
- 2 cups pretzel pieces
- 1 cup candy-coated chocolate pieces
Instructions
- Cook corn syrup and sugar together in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Bring mixture to a boil. Remove from heat. Stir in Biscoff spread.
- Add cereal, pretzels and chocolate pieces; stir until coated. Press into a greased 15 x10-inch pan. Cool and cut into bars or triangles.
Notes
Nutrition
What are your favorite baked treats to make for kids?
Sonja @ SustainMyCraftHabit says
The kid’s would love these! Actually, I think most “big kids” would love these too;) Thank you for sharing on #HomeMattersParty!
Jodi says
You had me at Biscoff! Love, love, love that stuff. I can’t wait to try these. I’m so glad I saw these over at Buns in My Oven What’s Cooking Wednesday. Thanks!
Denise Wright says
Oh my these look good! I love everything you put in them and I wish I had a bar right now! (found you on SITS Girls)
Kelsey Apley says
These look so good!!!! I wish I had one right now, oh my gosh!! I am going to have to get the stuff to make these!
s riches says
This is not just for kids. I will make this for myself and maybe I will share some . Thanks for the recipe.
Dana Rodriguez says
Those look delicious!I pinned 🙂
Tammy S says
These look so good! I love things that are sweet and salty at the same time. I can’t wait to try your recipe. Thanks!
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
I’m going to make this tomorrow as a special treat!
rochelle haynes says
NICE LOVE TO TRY THIS
Shar says
I have fond memories of my Grandmother’s cookie jar. I wish I could find one just like it – doubt if they even exist nowadays. This recipe not only looks delicious, it looks fun to make. I haven’t tried the Biscoff cookie spread yet but I have no doubt that we will love it!
gala says
Thanks for sharing, my kids would love it
Julie Wood says
These look so delicious! I like pretzels and I bet they taste really good mixed all up in this cookie bars. Cookies are my favorite dessert and I am going to make this wonderful recipe.
rochelle haynes says
nice
Denise Taylor-Dennis says
These look and sound delicious. I have not seen this twist on the classic Rice Krispies treats. I would devour this if I made some.
Janet W. says
Delicious!!! My grandsons would love to eat this!
Terra Heck says
Those look super yummy. Will have to make them sometime soon.
Toni says
We love brownies or my Christmas chex mix…so good!!
trisha says
Thats actually a really interesting adaptation!
Allyson Bossie says
Those look really tasty and I love the salty pretzels thrown in!
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy.com says
Um, and why haven’t I received a package in the mail? I thought we were friends 🙂 These look soooo good.
Brandy says
Looks so delicious! I bet my kiddos would love these.
Michelle S says
I really like this recipe. I struggle when I have to do a treat for school or for a bake sale. Many of my “desserts” need refrigeration or aren’t kid-friendly. I am going to have to try these. Thanks for sharing!
Suzanne Bernier says
Yum! These look so crispy crunchy delicious! I personally love to bake oatmeal raisin cookies and have a few with a glass of milk. They’re so delicious!
ellen beck says
These look both qquick and easy to make and sure to satisfy. I remember coming home starving too!
BusyWorkingMama says
Those look so cute! Fun treat for back to school!
Betty Manousos says
omg, these look so yummy and amazing!
i want some!
xx
Stefani says
These look super delicious. I have been in the kitchen baking lately and I might have to make these for the kids (and me). I happen to LOVE the Biscoff Spread too, better than Nutella!
Kathy Lane says
This would be something my whole family would like.It has all their favorite ingredients in it.I am going to try this recipe soon.Thanks for sharing!
Daraya says
Yum! The cookie bars look delicious! I think I have all of the ingredients so I’ll have to try making them soon! 🙂
Susie B. Homemaker says
These look yummy! I would eat these exactly as is but I think for my kids I’d have to either leave out or finely crush the pretzels. My kids are always hungry right after school so love finding new treats to make. 🙂
Tricia @ Night owl mama says
oh such a delicious treat I have to try this
Mimi says
Looks like a treat my boys would love. I really enjoy baking from scratch and need to do it more often. Those would be a fun surprise for after school! =)
Courtney says
How did I NOT know about using Karo Syrup like this?! I loved homemade cookies after school – yum!
Krystyn says
Gosh these look super tasty!
Mumseword says
These say EAT ME now!!!!!
Anna says
I’m definitely making these for my kids once school starts up again.
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
All great ingredients! My kids would like these I’m sure!
Theresa says
Dear Lord, woman! How do you stay so trim with all the goodies you post up here? I think I just gained 5 pounds just looking at these lol. Yummy Yum Yum!
Emily @FamilyNLifeLV says
I have a little person in my home that would be all over those!
Rachel @ Following In My Shoes says
You had me at Biscoff!
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says
These look totally awesome, Liz!
Stefanie says
Wow…these are loaded with goodies.
Jenn- The Rebel Chick says
Pretzels with rice krispies all brought together with Biscoff, oh my yum!
Amber K says
Oh My Yum! These look so yummy and so much better than the sugar cookies I have in the oven!
Sue Hull says
I had to wipe the drool off,LOL!! Those look so yummy! I’m going to have to get sister to make these or my mom. They’re the bakers in the family. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Have a good weekend 🙂
Kathleen says
Oh my gosh, these look amazing. I would make them for the boy’s lunches, but truth be told, they probably wouldn’t make it that far LOL.
Robin Gagnon {Mom Foodie} says
These look fun & the Biscoff cookie flavor must go great in them.
Shell Feis says
Aww this post just made my heart happy- I’m sad that my little dude is starting preschool in a week but the thought of surprising him with yummy treats & all that fun stuff makes it so much easier. {Also, these look delicious!}
Angela S says
Oh yum! Your crispies look delicious.
Marcie W. says
These look outstanding! We are HUGE fans of Biscoff, peanut butter and hazelnut spread, so I’ll have to make these a few times and choose a favorite.
noelle d says
OH MY GOODNESS…
i want some 🙂
Ally says
YUM! –Enough said. 🙂
Dianna @ oyveyaday says
I prefer Karo syrup or all of my recipes that call for corn syrup. These really look great – I am starting to watch for great ideas for football season and the upcoming holiday season – these would be a great dessert for a potluck or cookie exchange.
Kelly @ A Girl Worth Saving says
Those treats would make most kids happy. My mother makes the most amazing Pecan pie with Karo’s Light Syrup.
Penelope (NYC Blogger) says
Those look amazing! You should move next to me so my kids can come over every day and have these yummy treats. Or I’ll move next to you, whatever, either way works for me 🙂
marie says
Whoah those look sweet!!!!! Which of course means my kids would love them! Hope you had a great summer Liz, as you know I’ve been MIA but not for lack of keeping busy. My summer was outstanding, but tiring, it’s good to have the kids in school again so stuff can get done around here 🙂 Hope all is well in your neck of the woods 🙂
Theresa @ Faith and Family Reviews says
Oh my goodness! these look delicious we will have to make them!
My Inner Chick says
All the wonderful, chocolaty sugary ingredients of LOVE)))! mmmm
Marina says
Mmmmm yummy. I’d love to try this and load a few more nuts and dried fruit goodness 😉
Vanessa: thequeenofswag says
Those looks so easy and quick to make. I bet they would make a great back to school treat. Parent teacher night here I come with these babies.
Betty Manousos says
ooops! i meant to say..”on one plate”
Betty Manousos says
wow, this has so many of my favourite things in one plate. they look amazing!
i will certainly make it!
happy weekend~
xx
Rosey says
This does look like a treat the kids would love. My mom used to use Karo all of the time. I remember the bottle well (funny how those kinds of memories stick). 🙂
Kristyn says
mmm these look so deliciously yummy!
Lucy says
Oh, this looks really good 🙂
JulieK says
I love crisped rice treats!! This recipe sounds even more yummy though!
Tiff @ Babes and Kids says
I love using Karo syrup in recipes. I have an indoor smores recipe that calls for it, but you also use marshmallows. These pretzel bars look so yummy and are perfect for that after school snack!
Kristin Wheeler says
YUMMY!!! Totally pinning this! DELICIOUS!!!
Becca @ Mama B says
Sounds fantastic Liz!
Lisa says
I’m totally trying this!
Stephanie SassyModernMom says
Oh my! Printing and trying 🙂
Colleen says
The salty sweet would be amazing, they look great.
Melanie a/k/a CrazyMom says
These look AMAZING!!!! My Teen mentioned to me earlier that he heard that pretzels and peanut butter would go well together… guess what.. I will make these and surprise him so he has a treat for lunch next week… LOVE them… thanks for sharing
Shannon (The Mommy-Files) says
Mmmmm…that sounds super yummy! Can I have some? 🙂
Heather says
Those look yummy and I know my kids will love these!
Colette @JamericanSpice says
I like this.
I make snack for my kids everyday, but I think I should have a cookie jar for them too 🙂
Sabrina Radke says
LOVE LOVE LOVE this! My boys were looking over my shoulder and asked if we could make these! Heading to the store now seriously lol!
Maria says
Mmmm This looks great especially to curb my own sweet tooth before bed!
Shop with Me Mama says
Oh those look so yummy! I will try these with my kids! MMmmmm! Thanks for the recipe 🙂
Angela says
You really transformed a classic sweet treat into something special!
Alaina Bullock says
I love that cookie jar!!! Thanks for such a delicious recipe! Never made these before, and I bet they are wonderful!
Daisy says
This recipe is awesome! It’s perfect for my little preschooler.
Janel says
These look really fun, my boys would love them!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
Wow, these are so easy and they look/sound AWESOME.
Ms. A says
I have that exact cookie jar!!! It belonged to my grandmother and I can remember it from as far back as I have memories! I cherish it!
Starr Greenwell says
These look and sound yummy, what a good treat. Thank you for sharing.
Lisa @ Two Bears Farm says
These sound awesome. No doubt my boys could put away a pan or two of them 🙂
JDaniel4's Mom says
This would make a wonderful after school treat. JDaniel would love them. I know he will be starving when he gets home from school.
JDaniel4's Mom says
This would make a wonderful after school treat. JDaniel would love them.
LyndaS says
That looks yummy. WIth BIscoff and all of the other goodies, it has to be delicious. Nice that there isn’t HFC in Karo.
Nichol says
MMM my kids love when I bake them treats which isn’t often but these are simple. They look incredible!
Terry (My Journey With Candida) says
Those look amazing!! I never heard of Biscoff cookie spread, but I have use Nutella. Karo also makes some kick butt fudge… not that I can eat it any longer.
Brett says
oh my word. did you ship some my way yet? i hope so!
Jennifer says
I’ve never tried Biscoff cookie spread but I hear people raving about it all the time. This is a great twist on regular rice krispy treats
Deborah Pucci says
Are there any left, I would like one?
Jennifer @ The Quirky Momma says
I tell you, this cookie spread is looking better and better each day. This is something I would make tripled because every kid in a 5 mile radius would want some.
nicole says
such a sweet.treat. My cookie jar is never full. smh and not because they eat them, but because.I don’t.fill it.
brian miller says
nice…sounds like something i would not mind at all coming home from school…and its first day with kids here today…
kolpin says
i may have to ask for these for my birthday instead of cake!
Annie @ mama dweeb says
ooooh!!! My kids will LOVE finding these in their school lunches! I love the combo of sweet and salty 🙂
Mellisa says
I think I had all of those ingredients in my pantry! This would make a yummy after school snack.
Tanya White says
This looks very yummy, cookie, crisp, and pretzels heavenly all three things they (and I) love.
Patty says
My mother had a pig cookie jar. It always made me smile.
HilLesha says
They LOOK drool-worthy! My son is such a picky eater, but I’m sure he would love this.
Xenia @ Thanks, Mail Carrier says
Yum, yum and yum!! Aw man, now I want to be a super cute mom and have homemade goodies waiting for my kids after school!
crystal smith says
These do look fantastic 🙂 I’ve been seeing Biscoff spread advertised quite a bit lately but have never tried it- this looks like the perfect excuse to pick up a jar and give it a try- I’m sure my boys would love these.
MizFitCarla says
ahhh the new second grader THANKS YOU 🙂
Alissa Apel says
I’ve been wanting to make these high protein cookies I saw on Pinterest. I think they’d be great in school lunches.
Your snack looks great!
Jackie says
I am making these for sure! I might use Nutella though….
Tammy says
Oh yum! My daughter loves fresh cinnamon rolls and brownies, so those are two things I make a lot.
Dawn Lopez says
Yes please! These look GOOD! I don’t think I can wait for back to school.. these kinda need to be made today! Yum!
Danielle @ We Have It All says
Besides the fact that these look yummy – I had no idea that Karo Syrup had no HFCS! I use it but never knew that, thanks for sharing!