Rice Krispie treats are well-known for their light crisp yet sweet marshmallowy chew. But what if you coated them with chocolate to make chocolate covered rice krispie treats?
Oh now the chocolate really takes these treats a step further. Check it out!
RancherMan was in the mood for something sweet. But I wanted to use only ingredients that I already had in the pantry.
Hummm, let’s see. There was an older bag of marshmallows (when did we even buy those??) and a partial box of Rice Krispies cereal. Maybe I can make some Rice Krispie treats.
Then I spied a bag of chocolate chips…
Imagine biting into a delicious chocolate covered rice krispie treat, where the crispy texture meets the rich chocolate coating. Chocolate covered rice krispie treats are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!
Oh my goodness – somebody please save me from myself! These are absolutely amazing. I found the recipe for plain Rice Krispie treats on their site. (you can use any crisp rice cereal though).
These chocolate covered rice krispie treats are a delightful twist on the classic recipe! Everyone loves chocolate covered rice krispie treats, and they make a perfect snack for any occasion.
But of course I added chocolate because chocolate makes everything better!
Melt Butter & Marshmallows
Not to forget, chocolate covered rice krispie treats are easy to make and even more fun to share. Gather your friends and enjoy these chocolate covered rice krispie treats together!
Why You’ll Love Chocolate Covered Rice Krispie Treats
In a pan I melted 3 Tablespoons of butter first. A note here, I don’t believe margarine will produce the same results, although probably still edible. But if you want to WOW them, I’d suggest real butter here!
When the butter was melted I added about 4 cups of mini marshmallows. I suppose you could use standard-sized marshmallows, just use a 10-oz bag. But Id’ think they would take longer to melt. But #UseWhatchaGot!
Then I stirred the melted butter & marshmallows on medium heat until everything was all melty.
Add Marshmallow Mixture To Cereal
I’d already measured my crisped rice cereal and had it waiting in a large metal bowl. So I dumped the melted marshmallow mixture in & quickly folded it all until the cereal was coated.
I tossed in a handful of chocolate chips too. But the chocolate semi-melted with the hot marshmallow mixture. So I may or may not skip stirring chocolate chips into the mixture in the future.
Don’t forget to save some chocolate covered rice krispie treats for yourself; they go fast!
When you serve chocolate covered rice krispie treats at your next gathering, they’ll surely be the star of the show!
Each chocolate covered rice krispie treat is a delicious bite of nostalgia, reminding us of our childhood delights.
Then I tossed the whole shebangie into a 9×13 pan and used some waxed paper to press it all firmly into place.
NOTE: Keep in mind that after the marshmallow mixture is added, the steps that follow need to be done pretty quickly. The melted marshmallow is easy to work with when it’s hot. But as it cools things get thicker and harder to work with.
Chocolate covered rice krispie treats are great for parties, holidays, or just as a special treat at home.
Adding The Chocolate
Now here’s where things get interesting. I wanted to top the treats with melted chocolate chips. So I sprinkled the chocolate chips on top, but the treats were no longer hot enough to melt the chips as well as I liked.
So I turned on the oven just for a minute or so to get it hot. Then I turned the oven off and placed the Rice Krispie pan into a warm (yet turned off) oven. That worked great.
You can even customize these chocolate covered rice krispie treats by adding nuts or sprinkles for extra flavor!
When the chips were shiny I brought the pan back out. Using a spatula I spread the melted chocolate over the top of the Rice Krispie treats.
I placed the pan into the refrigerator for about 15 minutes. Just long enough to set the chocolate.
Make sure to try different chocolate varieties for your chocolate covered rice krispie treats to find your favorite!
Everyone will be asking for your secret to these incredible chocolate covered rice krispie treats!
These chocolate covered rice krispie treats can be made with different toppings or flavors, but the classic chocolate version is always a hit!
Then I brought it back out of the fridge and prepared to cut it into individual treats. RancherMan was buzzing in the background waiting for that first taste!
Oh. My. Gosh!
It was delicious and RancherMan simply raved. Now folks, it really doesn’t get any easier than this! As I said, I found the original recipe on the Rice Krispie Website. But the recipe below is as I made it.
Of course if you don’t want the chocolate on top you can omit that ingredient. But to be honest I can’t wrap my head around NOT wanting the chocolate on top! LOL
Chocolate-Coated Rice Krispie Treats
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a saucepan melt butter slowly over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. (hint - heat slowly & JUST until melted - don't overheat!) Remove pan from heat.
- Measure cereal into large bowl. Add marshmallow mixture & stir until well coated.
- Transfer cereal mixture to a 13"x9" pan. Use wax paper to firmly press mixture evenly.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over top of pressed cereal. Place pan of Rice Krispie Treats in a warmed oven (turned on for 1 minute only to warm & then turn off before adding the pan). Allow chocolate to melt & become soft, about 5 minutes.
- When chocolate chips are shiny, remove from oven and spread chocolate evenly over surface of Rice Krispie Treats.
- Cool in refrigerator for 30 minutes to set the chocolate. Then cut into individual treats.
Notes
Tried this recipe?
Let us know how it was!~TxH~
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Remember, the joy of chocolate covered rice krispie treats comes not just from eating them, but also from making them with loved ones.
If you’re looking for a fun and easy dessert, chocolate covered rice krispie treats are a perfect choice!
So, gather your ingredients and enjoy making delicious chocolate covered rice krispie treats today!
Chocolate covered rice krispie treats can even be packaged as gifts for friends and family!
Don’t hesitate to experiment with flavors in your chocolate covered rice krispie treats for a unique twist!
Share your favorite chocolate covered rice krispie treats recipe with us, and let’s spread the joy of this delightful dessert!
Chocolate covered rice krispie treats are not only delicious but also a wonderful bonding activity for families.
Make chocolate covered rice krispie treats a regular in your dessert rotation and enjoy the smiles they bring!
5 Responses
for hubby, I Have to add some peanut butter when melting my chocolate chips. He doesn’t really like them plain but he sure does devour them with the peanut butter and melted chocolate on top.
RancherMan is a big peanut butter fan Colleen, maybe I’ll try that for him as well. How much peanut butter do you add? ~TxH~
Tammy, I really don’t measure. I just take a couple a spoons full ( roughly 1/4 of a cup; give or take a little)to 1 pkg of chocolate chips and that’s using a 9×13 cake pan or baking sheet for my treats. Peanut butter just gives it a nice extra flavor.
I always made scotcheroos for the potlucks we had at the church. You may not remember them. But they take peanut butter, corn syrup and sugar, then they get iced with melted butterscotch and chocolate chips. And they go really fast. I always have that stuff on hand for a quick and easy potluck dish. The only thing I might need to buy is the rice Krispies. When I made them for the church I always had to make a second batch if I didn’t come home with leftovers.
Oh yeah Nancy, love me some scotcheroos! ~TxH~