# Cookies and Cream Rice Krispies Start Traditional Holiday Baking with this Cooking Classy Treat By Erin Kirkpatrick | Published 2012-11-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooking-classy-treat References: [cookingclassy.blogspot](http://cookingclassy.blogspot.ca/2011/12/cookies-and-cream-rice-krispie-treats.html) Rice Krispies just got a whole lot better -- if that was even possible -- because of their infusion into this Cooking Classy Treat. There is no better time to experiment with different crafts and dessert recipes than during the Christmas holidays and this recipe is a great place to start. It is extremely important, more so during the Christmas season, that dessert tables and decorative platters remain fully stocked and accessible to hungry house guests, family and friends. Using classic [Oreo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-festive-cookies) cookie crumblings combined with a traditional [rice krispie square](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rice-krispies-square) recipe, this Cooking Classy Treat will become a household holiday favorite. Be prepared to see this crunchy, chocolate cookie dessert disappear from table tops at neck-breaking speeds. Bakers and their hungry patrons will get a thrill out of these [cookies and cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookies-cream-skillet-cookie) rice krispie treats. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Holiday-themed Dessert Recipes:** There is potential for disruptive innovation through the development of unique new holiday-themed dessert recipes. - **Innovative Ingredient Combinations:** There is potential for disruptive innovation by experimenting with and combining unexpected ingredients in dessert recipes. - **Rethinking Classic Recipes:** There is potential for disruptive innovation by putting a new spin on classic dessert recipes. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can incorporate these trends to create new and exciting dessert options that cater to changing consumer tastes and preferences. - **Hospitality and Tourism:** The hospitality and tourism industry can incorporate these trends to offer unique dessert options that help set them apart from competitors, ultimately leading to increased business and customer satisfaction. - **Cooking Classes and Culinary Education:** Cooking classes and culinary education centers have an opportunity to teach students how to experiment with unique ingredients and incorporate inventive twists on classic recipes in order to stay on top of emerging culinary trends. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Frozen Marshmallow Square Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rice-krispies-treats-ice-cream.md) - [Festive Prepackaged Cereal Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rice-krispies-squares-yule-log-style.md) - [Pretzel-Packed Crispy Rice Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rice-krispies-treats-bliss-bars.md) - [Cinnamon Sugar Lunch Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rice-krispies-treats-homestyle-cinnamon-sugar.md) - [Marshmallow Crispy Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshmallow-crispy-cookies.md) - [Coffee-Themed Holiday Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-bar-1.md) - [Nutty Marshmallow Cereal Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolatey-peanut-butter-rice-krispies-treats.md) - [Crunchy Candy Bar Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keebler-chips-deluxe-crunch.md) - [Easter Chocolate Snack Squares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rice-krispies-square.md)