Make these chocolate Rice Krispie treats for a quick and easy summer dessert!

Everyone loves gooey Rice Krispie treats. This easy recipe takes it up a notch by adding chocolate chips to melted marshmallows for the best hand held dessert!

three stacked chocolate rice krispie treats on a wooden board

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Best No Bake Chocolate Treat

Chocolate rice krispy treats are super tasty and so easy to make!
With just 10 minutes of prep make these Rice Krispie treats with chocolate using simple pantry ingredients.
Make this no bake recipe on hot summer days when a sweet tooth craving hits and you don’t want to turn the oven on.
Kids and adults alike will love these chocolatey treats for any occasion or any time of day.

crisp rice cereal, chocolate chips, butter, marshmallows, and vanilla assembled to make chocolate rice krispie treats

What’s In Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats?

Crisp rice cereal, marshmallows, butter and vanilla are used in this recipe, and are pantry staples that every home baker should have on hand at all times.
Be sure to use fresh Rice Krispie cereal and soft marshmallows for the best results.
With a simple addition of chocolate chips, this recipe will become a gooey favorite. Use dark chocolate or semi sweet chocolate chips, depending on the desired level of sweetness. Or use peanut butter or butterscotch chips in place of chocolate for a new taste variation.

Note:

Add in’s can include colorful sprinkles throughout the mixture or over the top, chopped nuts, or even drizzle the top with a white or chocolate glaze.

ingredients assembled, including melted marshmallow mixture, to make chocolate rice krispie treats

melted marshmallows with chocolate chips added to it, with rice krispies on the side, to make chocolate rice krispie treats

How To Make Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats

Measure all ingredients, and line a 9×9 inch pan with parchment paper.
Melt butter and marshmallows.
Turn heat to low, add vanilla and chocolate chips. Mix.
Remove from heat, add cereal. Toss to coat.
Press mixture into pan. Once cooled and set, remove using parchment and cut into squares.

chocolate rice krispie treats before being pressed into a parchment lined baking pan

chocolate rice krispie treats in a parchment lined baking pan

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Melt the butter and marshmallows over medium to low heat and stir constantly to avoid scorching.
Add the chocolate chips immediately after the marshmallow mixture is melted and stir quickly. You can stir until a uniform color, or stir less for a marbled effect.
Lightly butter your hands to press the mixture into the pan to avoid sticking to your fingers.
Press the mixture gently into the pan to keep the bars soft and chewy.
Cool treats completely and remove from the pan using the parchment paper. Slice with a greased knife for clean cuts.
Make these for a crowd by doubling the recipe and use a 9×13 pan instead.

chocolate rice krispie treats cut in squares, with one square on a white dish

How To Store Marshmallow Treats

These chocolatey treats can be stored at room temperature covered with foil for 4-5 days. Or store them in a zippered bag with parchment between the layers so that they don’t stick together.

Since these gooey treats do not need to be refrigerated, it is a perfect snack to bring along on a camping trip, on the boat, or on a hike. They can also be wrapped individually for easy transport, or to pop into work or school lunches. Why not enjoy it with an afternoon coffee on a cool fall afternoon?

chocolate rice krispie treats stacked on parchment paper

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Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats

Donnalea

Servings squares

Prep 5

Cook 5

Rest 30

Total 40

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These Rice Krispie treats with chocolate are so easy to make and will become the new summer favorite!

Equipment

9×9 inch pan
large non stick pot
parchment paper
rubber scraper

Ingredients

1 bag marshmallows 250g bag
½ cup butter
1 cup dark chocolate chips
1 Tablespoon vanilla
6 cups Rice Krispies cereal , or other crisp rice cereal
butter to grease hands

Instructions

Prepare a 9×9 inch pan with parchment paper or foil. If using foil, spray with a non-stick spray.
Melt ½ cup butter over medium heat in a large non-stick pot. Add marshmallows and as they melt, stir well to mix with the butter.
Remove from heat, add chocolate chips and vanilla. Stir until combined.
Add Rice Krispies and mix until coated.
Press mixture into pan using greased hands. Do not press too hard, just enough to keep it together.
Allow to cool, then remove from pan with parchment paper (or foil) and cut into squares.

Notes

Line pan with parchment paper, or foil. If using foil, spray with a non stick spray.
Keep treats covered in a sealed container, or wrapped in foil or plastic wrap for 4-5 days at room temperature.
Wrap individually in plastic, then in a zippered bag and keep frozen for 2 months.

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