Homemade Chocolate Rice Krispies Treats are chewy, crunchy, and packed with delicious chocolate! Make a batch of these easy, no-bake marshmallow-filled bars today.
Double Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats
Everyone loves a good no bake dessert and these Chocolate Rice Krispies Treats are the perfect example of why. They’re easy to make and they’re positively mouthwatering!
Rice Krispie Treats were a favorite childhood treat of mine, and this homemade double chocolate version really brings them to a whole new level of delicious.
Made with lots of chocolate, gooey marshmallows, and crunchy Rice Krispies cereal, it’s impossible to not fall in love with every bite of these homemade bars!
Why You’ll Love this Chocolate Rice Krispies Recipe:
- Simple: These treats are made with just 4 simple and inexpensive ingredients. Plus, the steps really couldn’t be easier to follow! No bake recipes are the BEST!
- Childhood classic: I love handing these bars to neighbors and friends, because everyone’s faces always light up. After all, who didn’t love Rice Krispie treats as a kid?
- Chocolate: This is a chocolate lover’s dream! These bars aren’t just made with melted chocolate, they’re also topped with chocolate chips!
Trademark Note: In the spirit of transparency, I want to note that Rice Krispies is a trademarked product. Kellogg’s is a proprietary brand that I want to acknowledge and give credit to.
Be sure to try these Lucky Charms Treats, Fruity Pebble Treats, and Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bars too!
What You’ll Need
- Rice Krispies Cereal: this crunchy cereal is, of course, the base for these delicious treats!
- Marshmallows: Mini marshmallows are the easiest to melt and mix for this recipe. You can also substitute marshmallow creme.
- Butter: Use unsalted butter. This will be melted along with the marshmallows to create the perfect gooey mixture that keeps everything together (and tastes amazing!).
- Chocolate Chips: Don’t forget the chocolate chips! These will melt into the mixture to add a chocolatey twist.
Other than that super short ingredients list, all you need to make this recipe is baking pan (I recommend using 9×13), and some wax paper to line it.
How to Make Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats
Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan, then add the marshmallows and stir to fully combine.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the Rice Krispies, then the chocolate chips.
- Pour the chocolate Rice Krispies mixture into the prepared baking pan and sprinkle more chocolate chips on top.
- Let the treats cool and set (about 30 minutes).
- Then cut into squares, serve, and enjoy!
The easiest way to create a deeper, richer flavor with these Rice Krispie treats is to brown the butter at the very beginning. You can also sprinkle just a pinch of espresso powder into the marshmallow and butter mixture to make the flavor super dark! Of course, opting to use dark chocolate instead of semisweet is always a safe bet too.
In an airtight container at room temperature, these treats should stay fresh for up to 1 week! I’ve found that the best way of storing them is by wrapping the bars individually in plastic wrap.
In the same container in the refrigerator, these bars will stay fresh for about 2 weeks.
If you want to make these even more fun, try drizzling melted chocolate or caramel sauce on top before they cool! You can also sprinkle in mini marshmallows or M&M pieces to make them look extra special.
No one can resist these Rice Krispies Treats with chocolate. The kids will devour them and you’ll love them too!
Recipe Tips and Tricks
- When you add the marshmallows to the butter, stir continuously! This will prevent the marshmallows from clumping together or getting stuck to the pan and burning.
- Want to get more creative? Instead of placing more chocolate chips on top of the bars, try using M&M’s or chocolate shavings!
- If you’re using wax paper to prepare your baking pan, consider letting about an inch of the paper hang out of the sides of the pan. That way, when the treats are ready to be cut into squares, you can lift them out of the pan and not have to worry about leaving knife marks.
Can you freeze chocolate Rice Krispies?
Yes! These treats will stay fresh in the freezer for up to 3 months. To ensure they don’t dry out or get freezer burn, I recommend wrapping them in plastic wrap or wax paper, then placing them in a freeze-safe resealable bag. When you’re ready to eat one, just let it thaw out at room temperature for a couple hours. It’ll be good as new!
Taking a bite out of these homemade chocolate Rice Krispie treats is a really unforgettable experience. Between the melted marshmallows and chocolate, this simple dessert is sure to make everyone smile!
If you make this recipe be sure to leave us a comment or rating. Enjoy!
Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 42 grams
- 4 cups miniature marshmallows 172 grams, see note
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal 168 grams
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 170 grams
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan set over low heat, melt the butter, stirring continuously. Once melted, add in the marshmallows and continue stirring until they have completely melted with the butter. Remove from stovetop.3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 4 cups miniature marshmallows
- Stir in the Rice Krispies and stir until they are evenly coated with the melted marshmallow and butter. Stir in the chocolate chips and stir to combine with the Krispie mixture. Continue stirring until the chips have completely melted into the cereal and marshmallows.6 cups Rice Krispies cereal, 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with wax paper, or coat with butter. Use a lightly sprayed rubber spatula, and pour the Krispie mixture into the pan. Use the back of a spatula or a piece of wax paper over the treats and press into the pan. Sprinkle more chocolate chips on top if desired. Allow the treats to cool and the marshmallows to set, about 30 minutes. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Marshmallows: 1 7-ounce tub of marshmallow creme can be substituted for the mini marshmallows.
- When you add the marshmallows to the butter, stir continuously! This will prevent the marshmallows from clumping together or getting stuck to the pan and burning.
- Want to get more creative? Instead of placing more chocolate chips on top of the bars, try using M&M’s or chocolate shavings!
- If you’re using wax paper to prepare your baking pan, consider letting about an inch of the paper hang out of the sides of the pan. That way, when the treats are ready to be cut into squares, you can lift them out of the pan and not have to worry about leaving knife marks.
Why don’t you just use cocoa crispies?