The Best Chocolate Covered Rice Krispie Treats

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This is the best chocolate covered rice krispie treats recipe I know. I’ve jazzed up this nostalgic favorite with gooey marshmallows, crispy cereal, and rich dark chocolate. I can’t wait to show you them! 

I was not in the mood to get out my mixer this weekend (I know, crazy right?) so I decided to put together a classic favorite and jazz it up a bit. Who doesn’t like chocolate dipped rice krispies treats?!?!

I don’t think I need to explain how to make these cutie pies – melt everything, stir, dip, decorate and vuala! These are a crowd pleaser – they’re cute, fun and simply just good. It brings adults back to their childhood and kids? You will become the favorite in no tiiiiiime.

They’re another of my favourite chocolate-dipped recipes. If you like these, you’re gonna love my chocolate covered pretzel sticks and my chocolate dipped butter cookies.

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

• Marshmallows – They’re the gooey glue that holds everything together. You know me, I like to add a little more of the sweet stuff because I am sweet crazy!
• Rice Krispies Cereal – This gives the treats their light, crispy crunch. You can swap in any crispy cereal if you’re feeling adventurous.
• Butter – Adds a richness and keeps things nice and smooth. You can use margarine or coconut oil if needed.
• Vanilla – Brings a warm, sweet depth that makes everything taste a little cozier. I like to use pure vanilla extract.
• Milk Chocolate Chips – Well, they wouldn’t be the best chocolate covered rice krispie treats without a little chocolate! I used milk chocolate chips, but you can use anything – semi-sweet, white chocolate.
• Sprinkles – Just for fun! They add a pop of color and a little crunch. If you’re not a sprinkle person, try crushed nuts, mini chocolate chips, or even shredded coconut.

How to Make the Best Chocolate Covered Rice Krispie Treats

Make the Rice Krispie Base

In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, stir in a little vanilla, then add the marshmallows. Now keep stirring until those little puffs of magic have completely melted! 

Next, remove the pot from heat and add the rice krispie cereal. Stir until the cereal is evenly coated with your gooey mix. You need a really sturdy spatula or wooden spoon for this!

Shaping Your Chocolate Rice Treats

Now you should prepare an 8×8 inch pan. I like to line it with parchment and use a little baking spray to stop any sticking. 

For the next part, be careful not to burn your hands. The mixture should be a little cooler now so it’s okay to handle. Leave it to cool a little if it’s still too hot. 

Butter your hands slightly so nothing sticks to them. Now grab bits of the mixture and press it into your sheet pan. You’re aiming for a nice flat layer of rice krispie treat goodness.

Let the mixture cool completely. Once it’s set, you’ll be able to cut it into bar-sized pieces or whatever size you like. Place them on wax paper, ready for the next step. 

Prepare the Chocolate Coating

The rice krispies treats are a little naked now. How can they be the best chocolate covered rice krispie treats without any chocolate?

So grab a microwave-safe bowl, and melt the chocolate chips. Use 20-second intervals – it’s really easy to burn chocolate in the microwave!

If the chocolate is a little too thick, stir in about 1 teaspoon of vegetable shortening to thin it out.

Dip, Decorate, and Serve

Okay so now we’re ready to dip each rice krispie square into the melted chocolate. 

Just dip them in there, letting any excess drip off. I like to aim for half-covered chocolate rice krispie bars. 

Now before the chocolate sets, add some of your sprinkles. 

Allow the chocolate to set completely at room temperature. Once firm, they’re ready to serve and enjoy!

Recommended Tools

• Heavy Bottomed Pot – When you’re melting things like butter and chocolate, using a flimsy pan can lead to disaster. They get too hot much too quickly! That’s why you should always use a sturdy pot with a good, heavy bottom. 
• Sturdy Spatula – The mixture for these chocolate dipped rice krispies treats can be a little thick, so you need a decent spatula. A heat-resistant silicone spatula won’t melt and you can also use it to scrape down the sides easily.

How to Store Your Treats

Store your rice crispy treat with chocolate topping in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. 

To keep the chocolate from sticking, place wax paper between the layers. For longer storage, you can even freeze them for up to 2 months.

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Chocolate Covered Rice Krispie Treats

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This is the best chocolate covered rice krispie treats recipe I know. I’ve jazzed up this nostalgic favorite with gooey marshmallows, crispy cereal, and rich dark chocolate.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 ½ tablespoons butter
• ½ teaspoon vanilla
• 1 bag marshmallows
• 6 cups rice krispies cereal
• 1 ½ cups milk chocolate chips
• sprinkles

Instructions

1. Melt butter over low heat in a large pot. Once melted stir in vanilla and add marshmallows. Continue stirring until marshmallows are completely melted. Remove from heat.
2. Add in rice krispies cereal and stir until well coated.
3. Butter your hands and press mixture into an 8x8 non-stick pan. Add sprinkles to the top and press again lightly so the sprinkles stick.
4. Once cooled, cut into square (whatever size you would like) and set on wax paper.
5. In a small bowl, melt chocolate chips in the microwave at 20 second intervals stirring each time until chocolate is completely melted.
6. Dip rice krispie treats in chocolate, shaking off excess chocolate, then add sprinkle to the top.
7. Let chocolate set up and serve
   

Notes

If the chocolate is too thick, stir in about 1 teaspoon of vegetable shortening to thin it out.

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