Chocolate Covered Rice Krispies Treats
Classic rice Krispie treats are a favorite treat from our childhood. Add a layer of chocolate to take these gooey marshmallow cereal treats to the next level! Get ideas on how to style these crispy treats for every occasion from Halloween to a birthday party. This easy chocolate dessert is sure to be hit at your next get-together!
Servings: 20
Equipment
- 13x9 inch baking pan
- Lollipop sticks, optional
Ingredients
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 10 ounce packages mini marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 9 cups rice cereal
- 1 ½ cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line a 13 x 9 inch pan with parchment paper.
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add butter to pot and melt. Once butter is melted add marshmallows to the pot.
- Stir marshmallows until melted and remove from heat.
- Stir in vanilla extract and rice cereal. Gently stir the cereal into marshmallow mixture is coated. Spread evenly into prepared pan without pressing too firmly.
- Allow the rice krispie treats to cool at room temperature for an hour before cutting.
- Use the parchment as handles to remove from the pan and transfer to a cutting board. Cut into 20 square bars.
- If using the lollipop sticks, insert into one end, being careful to not go all the way through. Place the bars into the freezer to firm around the stick for a few minutes while you melt the chocolate.
- Place chocolate chips in microwave safe bowl and microwave for 60-90 seconds, stirring every 15 seconds until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
- Dip the bars into the melted chocolate. Use a knife to evenly coat the sides and scrape off any excess chocolate. Lay on parchment paper to harden. Decorate with sprinkles or icing.
- Store treats in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days.