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three stacked chocolate rice krispie treats on a wooden board

Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats

These Rice Krispie treats with chocolate are so easy to make and will become the new summer favorite!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate rice krispie treats, Chocolate Rice Krispy Treats, Rice Krispie Treats With Chocolate
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Rest: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Author: Donnalea

Equipment

9x9 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 9x9 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.