chocolate covered rice krispy treats (Printable)

Crispy marshmallow cereal bars topped with melted chocolate and rainbow sprinkles for the ultimate crunchy treat.

# What You 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

→ 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

# Directions:

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 while 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.
05 - Add Rice Krispies cereal and gently fold with a spatula until evenly coated.
06 - Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and use a buttered spatula or hands to press the mixture evenly and firmly into the pan.
07 - Let sit at room temperature for approximately 10 minutes.
08 - In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and oil. Microwave on medium power in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until melted and glossy.
09 - Pour the melted chocolate over the cooled Rice Krispies layer and 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.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The chocolate shell turns a childhood snack into something you can actually serve at a dinner party without apologizing.
  • They come together faster than most cookies and require zero oven time, which means you can make them even when it's sweltering outside.
  • Every single person who tries one asks for the recipe, and you get to act like it's complicated even though it absolutely isn't.
02 -
  • If you press the cereal mixture too hard, the bars turn into jawbreakers instead of tender treats, so use firm but gentle pressure.
  • Letting the melted chocolate cool slightly before pouring keeps it from soaking into the cereal layer and makes the top glossy instead of dull.
03 -
  • Butter your hands before pressing the cereal mixture into the pan so it doesn't stick to your palms and pull apart.
  • Let the chocolate cool to about 88 degrees Fahrenheit before pouring for a professional, streak free finish that snaps when you bite into it.
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