Chocolate Covered Rice Krispy Treats (Printable Version)

Crunchy cereal and marshmallow squares drenched in glossy chocolate topping.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
02 - 10 ounces mini marshmallows
03 - 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
04 - ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt, optional

→ Chocolate Topping

05 - 1½ cups semisweet or dark chocolate chips
06 - 1 teaspoon vegetable oil or coconut oil

→ Garnish

07 - 2 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles or chopped nuts, optional

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Lightly grease an 8x8-inch or 9x9-inch square baking pan with butter.
02 - In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter, stirring constantly to prevent browning.
03 - Add mini marshmallows and continue stirring until completely melted and smooth.
04 - Remove from heat and stir in sea salt if using.
05 - Add Rice Krispies cereal and gently fold with a spatula until evenly coated.
06 - Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Using a buttered spatula or hands, press the mixture evenly and firmly into the pan.
07 - Let sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
08 - In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and oil. Microwave on medium power in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until melted and glossy.
09 - Pour the melted chocolate over the cooled Rice Krispy layer. Spread evenly with an offset spatula or the back of a spoon.
10 - Immediately sprinkle with rainbow sprinkles or chopped nuts if desired.
11 - Allow the treats to set at room temperature for at least 1 hour, or refrigerate for 20–30 minutes until the chocolate is firm.
12 - Once set, lift the block from the pan using parchment overhang if used or invert onto a cutting board. Cut into 12–16 bars with a sharp knife.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • These treats have this perfect texture contrast between the crispy cereal and smooth chocolate layer that will make you close your eyes with each bite.
  • You can make them in under 30 minutes of active time, which has saved me countless times when I needed something impressive for last minute gatherings.
02 -
  • Never crank the heat above low when melting marshmallows, or youll end up with a tough, stringy mess that ruins the soft chewiness.
  • If youre in a humid environment, your treats might never fully set at room temperature, so give them 15 minutes in the refrigerator before cutting.
03 -
  • Butter your hands before pressing the mixture into the pan to prevent the marshmallow from creating a sticky disaster on your fingers.
  • Let the base cool for exactly 10 minutes before adding the chocolate topping if its too warm, the chocolate will melt too much and sink in, but if its too cool, the layers wont bond properly.
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