Chocolate Rice Krispies Treats

Chocolate Rice Krispies Treats

from insanelygoodrecipes.com
15 min

These chocolate Rice Krispies treats are a fun take on a classic! Made with chocolate chips and marshmallows, they're a tasty upgrade to the snack you love.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 10 oz (6 cups) mini marshmallows
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 1/2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

  1. 1

    Line an 8-inch baking pan with parchment or wax paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal. Lightly spray with cooking spray and set aside.

  2. 2

    In a large pot, melt the butter over low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.

  3. 3

    Add the marshmallows to the melted butter and stir constantly until mostly melted. Stir in the cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt, mixing until smooth and well combined.

  4. 4

    Add the chocolate chips to the marshmallow mixture and stir until fully melted and incorporated. Remove the pot from the heat.

  5. 5

    Gently fold the Rice Krispies cereal into the chocolate marshmallow mixture, ensuring all the cereal is evenly coated.

  6. 6

    Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Using a greased spatula or a sheet of wax paper, press the mixture evenly into the pan without compressing it too tightly.

  7. 7

    Allow the mixture to cool at room temperature for about 1 hour, or until firm. Lift out of the pan using the parchment overhang and cut into squares.