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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!
3.30 from 78 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate rice krispie treats
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Cool Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 24
Calories: 124kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¼ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • 10 ounces mini marshmallows about 6 cups
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6 cups cocoa crispy rice cereal
  • ½ cup chocolate chips

Topping

  • ¼ cup chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • chocolate sprinkles , for garnish, optional

Instructions

Bars:

  • Line a 9”x13” baking dish with wax paper or parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Pour the cocoa crispy rice cereal into the large bowl, and set aside.
  • In a large pot, melt the butter over low heat. Add the salt when mostly melted.
  • Stir in the marshmallows once the butter has melted. Continually stir until the marshmallows are completely melted. Add the vanilla, and stir.
  • Add the chocolate chips. Stir until melted.
  • Pour the cereal into the marshmallow mixture. Stir quickly until the cereal is coated.
  • Pour 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.

Topping:

  • Melt the chocolate chips and butter together. Drizzle over the bars in a pattern. Sprinkle on the chocolate sprinkles.
  • 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: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 569IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 2mg