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It’s summer. It’s hot. But you can still bake cookies without turning on the oven nor turning up the heat. This week’s feature recipe, Oreo Krispie Treats, helps you to do just that. Enjoy!

Keep Baking – and Keep Your Kitchen Cool

Feature: Oreo Krispie Treats - Keep Your Kitchen Cool with this Easy, No-Bake Cookie Recipe

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This variation of Rice Krispie Treats (the classic no-bake cookies that are made from crisp rice cereal) combine both chocolate crème cookies and cereal.

That makes it a fave with kids!

Great for lunch boxes and at picnics.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooling time: 60 minutes
Makes about 54 bars
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