Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats

5 from 7 ratings

Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats

These chocolate rice krispie treats are made with gooey marshmallows, melted chocolate, and cocoa powder to give them a decadent, chocolatey flavor! They're a chocoholic's dream!

Prep Time5

Cook Time8

Additional Time15

Total Time28

Course: Brownies & Bars

Cuisine: American

Servings: 16

Calories: 177kcal

Author: Chelsey White

Ingredients

Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats

1/2 cup unsalted butter 113g
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted 25g
1 10 oz bag marshmallows 285g
1/2 cup chocolate chips 90g
1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste 4g
1/4 tsp fine salt 1g
6 cups puffed rice cereal 160g
1 cup mini marshmallows - optional 45g

Instructions

Grease and line a square, 8-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
In a large pot, melt 1/2 cup of butter over medium heat.
Turn the heat to low and stir in 1/4 cup of cocoa powder and 10 oz. of marshmallows. Mix with a rubber spatula until the marshmallows are smooth.
Add in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp salt. Stir until the mixture is combined and the chips have fully melted.
Remove the pot from the stove and gradually mix in 6 cups of puffed rice cereal. I find it's easiest to mix if you add in the cereal in few additions.
At this stage I like to fold in an additional cup of mini marshmallows to give the bars a little pop of texture. This step is optional!
Quickly scoop the mixture into the prepared pan. Use a rubber spatula to gently press the mixture into an even layer.
To take these to the next level, I like to top them with a drizzle of chocolate ganache. However, this is also optional!
Once the squares have fully cooled (about 15 minutes), cut them into squares and serve.

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Notes

Making Thinner Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats

If you want to make thinner treats, use a rectangular 13x9" cake pan (quarter sheet pan). This will give you about 32 1x2" treats.

Tips for Making the Best Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats

Line and grease your pan before you melt your butter! Things will get sticky quickly.
Mix in the cereal gradually. This will ensure it gets evenly coated with chocolate.
Although it's optional- I recommend drizzling the top of the treats with some melted chocolate ganache for some added richness. Use this recipe!
Let your treats cool for at least 15 minutes before cutting and serving.

Chocolate Rice Krispie Variations

There are so many ways to make these Rice Krispie Treats your own! Here are a few ideas:

Use cocoa krispies or any other crunchy cereal!
Mix in different candies or cookie crumbs.
Add food flavoring- coconut, peppermint, get crazy with it!

Making These Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats in Advance & Storage Tips

You can make these treats in advance! These chocolate rice krispie treats can sit at room temperature for up to 5 days if stored in an airtight container.

You can also freeze them in an airtight container for up to six weeks.

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