These easy Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats are a chocolaty, ooey-gooey, and easy-to-make sweet treat everyone will love.
Are you looking for an easy-to-make sweet treat that the whole family will love? Look no further than these delicious Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats! These treats only take a few minutes to make and will satisfy everyone’s cravings.
The rich chocolate flavor combined with gooey marshmallows and crisp cereal makes this a perfect dessert for parties or even just as an afternoon snack.
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For those who want something special with their Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats, why not try pairing it with some ice cream or adding some extra ingredients you have in your kitchen? Whichever way you choose to indulge in these sweet decadent treats, they always promise an unforgettable experience that excites both your taste buds and tummy!
Ingredients
If you’re looking for a classic yet delicious treat to make in a flash, Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats are the perfect option. With just three ingredients, with an opportunity to add mini chocolate chips, you can whip up a batch of these gooey treats in no time!
- butter
- Cocoa Krispies
- large marshmallows
- (optional) mini chocolate chips
The coco krispies give this dessert a classic crunch, while the marshmallows provide gooey sweetness.
How to make cocoa rice krispie treats
Butter an 8×8″ baking pan.
In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until almost melted. Leave a few marshmallows not all the way melted, you will want some lumps, which allows for the gooey pulls.
Remove the pot from heat and stir in cereal until cereal is well coated.
Add in mini chocolate chips if desired and stir to combine.
Using a buttered spatula or wax paper, evenly press the mixture into an 8×8 cook baking pan. Cool, then cut into 3×3 rows, making nine treats in total.
Customizing Rice Krispie treats offers endless possibilities. For extra sweetness, consider drizzling white chocolate over the finished product.
Different Variations of Rice Krispies Treats
If you want an even more indulgent treat, add some peanut butter or mini marshmallows for a layer of creamy goodness. You could even craft different shapes from the treats and decorate them with mini M&Ms or sprinkles for a colorful twist. There is no limit to what you can do with this easy-to-make recipe – let your creativity run free!
If you have leftovers after making your delicious Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats, don’t worry—there are many ways to store and preserve them! For short-term storage, simply seal the treats in an airtight container or plastic wrap.
Dessert is everyone’s favorite part of any gathering, and these Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats are sure to be a hit regardless if you’re hosting a small dinner or throwing a big crowd-pleasing bash.
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Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons salted butter plus extra for the pan
- 6 cups Cocoa Krispies cereal
- 12 ounces marshmallows (mini or regular-sized)
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Butter an 8×8" baking pan.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until almost melted. Leave a few marshmallows not all the way melted, you will want some lumps, which allows for the gooey pulls.
- Remove the pot from heat and quickly stir in cereal until cereal is well coated.
- Using a buttered spatula or wax paper, evenly press the mixture into an 8×8 cook baking pan. Cool, then cut into 3×3 rows making nine treats total.
My kids loved this twist on the classic rice krispie treat!
This is one of the best variations of Rice Krispies treats I’ve ever seen. I love using the Cocoa Krispies to get all that chocolate flavor with the marshmallow gooeyness.
Looks impossible to resist! I’m excited to make this!
My favorite treat! I am so glad to make it at home with your recipe!
These are amazing!! My kids loved them SO much!!
This is such a fantastic treat!! I love the chocolate flavor!!
The chocolate takes these to a whole new level of indulgence. They’re so ooey-gooey and that satisfying crunch from the Rice Krispies is just perfect!
I whipped up a batch of these the other day, and they came out perfectly! They were so simple to make yet incredibly satisfying! The kids loved it!
Adding chocolate to this classic recipe is a fantastic idea! Such a great treat and a huge hit!
Yummm…..these were fantastic! Even better than regular rice krispie treats!