Homemade Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats are the best no bake dessert for any chocolate lover. All you need are 6 ingredients and a little time to make the BEST chocolatey homemade rice krispie treats.
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These chocolate rice krispie treats only require a handful of simple ingredients. A full list of ingredients with measurements for this recipe is available in the printable recipe card below.
- Cocoa crispy rice cereal — use your favorite brand! There are several available. I recommend seeking out the cococa crispy cereal because it adds extra cocoa flavor that I could not get into these bars otherwise.
- Butter — you can use salted or unsalted butter. If using salted butter, don’t add the salt. If using unsalted butter, you need a little extra sprinkle of salt. I have more details about this below so you know how much to add, promise. If you’re adding a chocolate drizzle, you’ll also need a bonus tablespoon of butter for that.
- Kosher salt
- Vanilla extract
- Marshmallows
- Chocolate chips
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- Salt – If using salted butter, that should be enough salt to bring out the other flavors. If not, a pinch or coarse kosher salt will do the trick!
- Seasonings – Instead of vanilla extract, try adding mint extract for that delicious mint chocolate flavor.
- Swaps – Instead of a chocolate drizzle, melt candy melts or white chocolate for a different color. You could also add rainbow sprinkles as a decoration, too.
- Sauces – These are chocolate-y enough on their own, but you could certainly dip them in white chocolate sauce of fudge sauce if you’d like!
- Senses – Crispy, gooey, and chocolatey—each bite snaps with crunch, melts with marshmallow sweetness, and leaves a rich cocoa finish.
Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats
Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats are the best no bake dessert for any chocolate lover. Only 6 ingredients and less than 1 hour to make them!
Servings:
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 cups cocoa krispie rice cereal
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows about 6 cups
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Topping
- ¼ cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- chocolate sprinkles or M&Ms , for garnish, optional
Instructions
Bars:
- Line a 9”x13” baking dish with wax paper or parchment paper. Set aside.
- Pour the 6 cups cocoa krispie rice cereal into a large mixing bowl, set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt the 6 tablespoons unsalted butter over low heat. Stir in the ¼ teaspoon coarse kosher salt when mostly melted.
- Stir in the 10 ounces mini marshmallows and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until fully melted, then stir in the ½ cup chocolate chips
- Pour the marshmallow mixture over the cereal. Stir quickly until the cereal is coated.
- Transfer the cereal bar mixture to the prepared baking dish and gently spread the mixture into an even layer with a rubber spatula. (If the mixture begins sticking, spritz the spatula with the nonstick cooking spray.) Do not press down hard on the mixture, as your treats will be more compact. Allow to cool.
Topping:
- In a small saucepan over low heat or a microwave safe bowl for 30 seconds, melt the ¼ cup semi sweet chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon unsalted butter together. Drizzle over the bars in a pattern. Sprinkle on the chocolate sprinkles or M&Ms while the chocolate drizzle is still tacky.
- Let the treats cool completely, about 45 minutes-1 hour.
- Cut into squares with a sharp knife, and enjoy within 2-3 days.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Notes
I cut my treats into 2” squares. If you cut yours larger, you will have less. If you cut them smaller, you will have more.
Nutrition
Calories: 124 kcal, Carbohydrates: 19 g, Protein: 1 g, Fat: 5 g, Saturated Fat: 3 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g, Trans Fat: 0.1 g, Cholesterol: 10 mg, Sodium: 76 mg, Potassium: 27 mg, Fiber: 0.1 g, Sugar: 11 g, Vitamin A: 569 IU, Vitamin C: 4 mg, Calcium: 13 mg, Iron: 2 mg
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Storage and Freezing
How to store?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days. After this point, the treats will begin to harden.
Can I freeze chocolate rice krispie treats?
Yes, you can also easily freeze them! Allow to fully cool and then wrap in parchment paper and freeze in an airtight container or plastic bag.
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Whipped up a batch of these for an afternoon treat and they did not disappoint! A fun twist to a classic recipe; exactly what I needed to cure my sweet tooth!
I love this recipe,this makes me want to try this later today. Thanks for sharing this!
This looks amazing and such a treat! Thank you!
Love these chocolate rice krispie treats! I’ve made them a couple of times and they always turn out perfect. Thanks for the great recipe!
These chocolate rice krispie treats were absolutely delightful! It really took the classic treat to the next level!