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Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Set: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 218kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
These 4-ingredient chocolate rice krispie treats are the perfect anytime dessert. Packed with marshmallows, cereal, and chocolate chips, these bars come out perfectly chewy, gooey, and crunchy!
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Equipment

  • 9x13 Baking Pan

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cups mini marshmallows *
  • 6 cups rice krispies cereal **
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan set over low heat, melt the butter, stirring continuously.
    3 tablespoons unsalted butter
    Butter melting in a pan.
  • Once melted, add in the marshmallows.
    4 cups mini marshmallows
    Mini marshmallows added to a pan with melted butter.
  • Continue stirring until the marshmallows have completely melted into the butter. Remove from stovetop.
    Melted marshmallows in a pan.
  • Pour in the Rice Krispies, and stir until they are evenly coated in the melted marshmallow mixture.
    6 cups rice krispies cereal
    Mixing melted marshmallows into Rice Krispies cereal.
  • Add in the chocolate chips and stir to combine with the cereal mixture. Continue stirring until the chips have completely melted into the cereal and marshmallows.
    1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
    Mixing chocolate chips into Rice Krispies mixture.
  • Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with wax paper, or coat with butter.
    Brushing a baking pan with butter.
  • Use a lightly sprayed rubber spatula, and pour the Krispie mixture into the pan.
    Spreading chocolate Rice Krispies mixture into a baking 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.
    Chocolate Rice Krispie treats in a baking pan, before slicing.
  • Allow the treats to cool and the marshmallows to set, about 30 minutes. Cut into squares and serve.
    Homemade chocolate Rice Krispies Treats topped with chocolate chips.

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Notes

*You can also substitute marshmallow fluff spread.
**For an extra chocolate-y kick, use cocoa Rice Krispies cereal.
Becky's Top Tips:
  • While Rice Krispies cereal is made from rice, it also contains malt, which is made from barley and may contain gluten. To ensure your treats are gluten-free, look for the Rice Krispies that are labelled as certified gluten-free!
  • 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.
  • For gooier treats, use a 7-ounce tub of marshmallow creme in place of the marshmallows.
  • Too much marshmallow and butter can make Rice Krispie treats sticky. Also, using marshmallow fluff in place of the marshmallows can make the treats stickier than usual. To combat this, simply add a bit more cereal!
  • If your treats are hard, you may have overcooked the marshmallows when melting them or you may have packed the mixture too tightly into the pan. Keep an eye on the marshmallows as they melt, and gently pack the mixture into the pan.
Storage: Store chocolate rice krispie treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 89mg | Potassium: 104mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 1026IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 5mg