I love making rice krispie treats all year round. There are so many delicious rice krispie treats variations that you should try.
It's about damn time that you start to spice up your rice krispie treats and start making different and creative variations of this classic recipe in different flavors from chocolate, peanut butter, and butterscotch, to smore's and Oreos!
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- Rice Krispie Treats Expert Tips
- 1. Scotcharoos
- 2. Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats
- 3. Fruity Pebbles Treats
- 4. Peanut Butter Balls With Rice Krispies
- 5. Lavender Lemon Rice Krispie Treats
- 6. Protein Rice Crispy Treats
- 7. Circus Animal Cookie Rice Krispie Treats
- 8. Christmas Rice Krispie Treats
- 9. M&M rice krispie treats
- 10. Coconut Rice Krispie Treats
- 11. Salted Pistachio Brown Butter Rice Krispies Treats
- 12. Chai Spiced Rice Krispies Treats with Nutella Cream Drizzle
- 13. Heart Shaped Rice Krispie Treats
- 14. Chocolate Covered S'mores Rice Krispie Treats
- 15. Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
- 16. Hot Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats
- 17. Oreo Rice Krispie Treats
- 18. Biscoff Krispie Treats
- 19. Cheesecake Rice Krispies Treats
- 20. Marshmallow Fluff Rice Krispie Treats
- 21. Small-Batch Matcha Rice Krispie Squares
- 22. Cake Batter Rice Krispie Treats
- 23. Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
- 24. Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Rice Krispie Treats
- 25. Peanut Butter Protein Rice Krispies Treats
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- 25+ Rice Krispie Treats Variations: Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats & More
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Rice Krispie Treats Expert Tips
- Avoid packing the mixture into the pan too tightly. We like an airy and crispy texture instead of a dense texture.
- Be patient and let the treats rest in the fridge and set so they will be easy to cut. If you will try to slice them when they are warm, they will fall apart and leave you with a sticky mess.
- Line your pan with parchment paper so it will be easier to release the bars from the pan! This step is crucial and will prevent a mess.
- Dampen your fingers before you start to press the mixture into the pan. Also, make sure that you clean your hands thoroughly, to make this process smooth and easy!
- Melt the marshmallow mixture until it's just melted and immediately remove it from the heat. This will prevent your treats from getting hard.
1. Scotcharoos
These easy scotcharoos are no bake bars made with rice Krispies cereal, and peanut butter mixture, and topped with melted chocolate and butterscotch chips.
2. Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats
These chocolate rice krispie treats are loaded with chocolate flavor and are gooey, and chewy, take 20 minutes to prep, and are always a crowd-pleaser!
3. Fruity Pebbles Treats
These fruity pebbles treats are made with only 4 ingredients, are a no-bake recipe, are made with melted marshmallows, and are perfect for fruity pebbles lovers!
4. Peanut Butter Balls With Rice Krispies
These no bake peanut butter balls with rice Krispies are crunchy and delicious and are super easy to make. They will turn into your favorite candy to make! You can serve them as a snack, dessert, or sweet treat!
5. Lavender Lemon Rice Krispie Treats
Crispy, floral, zesty lavender lemon rice krispy treats will delight all of your senses. Super light with fluffy marshmallows and the crunch we all love, paired with lavender + lemon, I think we created the perfect spring treat.
6. Protein Rice Crispy Treats
These protein rice crispy treats are not only delicious but so easy to make. They are loaded with tons of extra protein! They make for a wonderful high protein snack.
7. Circus Animal Cookie Rice Krispie Treats
Make these fun rice krispie treats with sweet, crispy, and frosted Mother’s circus animal cookies! These classic treats are chewy, crispy, and infused with your favorite childhood frosted cookie.
8. Christmas Rice Krispie Treats
These Christmas Rice Krispie Treats are quick and easy to make! With their white chocolate peppermint flavor and festive look, they are perfect for any dessert table!
9. M&M rice krispie treats
This Mini M&M rice krispie treats recipe is always a hit! They’re the best rice krispie treats with M&Ms, plus lots of delicious rice krispie treats variations like chocolate M&M rice krispie treats, and Christmas rice krispie treats with M&Ms!
10. Coconut Rice Krispie Treats
Coconut Rice Krispie Treats are perfect for coconut-crazy confectionistas. Coconut is added THREE ways, guaranteeing every bite is crisp coconut perfection.
11. Salted Pistachio Brown Butter Rice Krispies Treats
These Salted Pistachio Brown Butter Rice Krispies Treats are studded with chopped pistachios, gooey marshmallows pockets, lots of delicious nutty brown butter and a generous sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
12. Chai Spiced Rice Krispies Treats with Nutella Cream Drizzle
'This childhood favorite just got an upgrade! With a little addition of chai spices, Rice Krispies treats will never be boring again! These Chai Spiced Rice Krispies Treats are the perfect Fall snack that the whole family will love.'
13. Heart Shaped Rice Krispie Treats
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with these Heart Shaped Rice Krispie Treats. They’re made extra soft and chewy, then dipped and drizzled with white chocolate and holiday-themed sprinkles.
14. Chocolate Covered S'mores Rice Krispie Treats
S'mores rice krispie treats filled with marshmallows and graham cracker crumbs, then topped with melted chocolate. A delicious sweet treat perfect for any season!
15. Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
Get your chocolate and peanut butter fix with these easy and delicious peanut butter rice krispie treats. A soft, chewy, old fashioned gooey treat jazzed up with a great flavor combination. And less than 10 minutes prep.
16. Hot Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats
Rich and chocolatey rice krispie treats filled with mini marshmallows and chocolate chips. A warm and comforting treat to pair with your favorite cup of hot cocoa!
17. Oreo Rice Krispie Treats
A fun twist on a classic snack, these yummy Oreo Rice Krispie Treats are a chocolatey gooey no bake treat that combines two of your favorite desserts in one!
18. Biscoff Krispie Treats
Easy biscoff krispie bars made with cookie butter, speculoos cookies, and white chocolate glaze.
19. Cheesecake Rice Krispies Treats
Crackly rice cereal combined with a smooth no-bake cheesecake makes these crunchy-creamy bars absolutely irresistible.
20. Marshmallow Fluff Rice Krispie Treats
Out of marshmallows? No problem! Try these marshmallow fluff rice krispie treats instead! They have the same sweet flavor but are much softer and less sticky.
21. Small-Batch Matcha Rice Krispie Squares
This recipe for Small-Batch Matcha Rice Krispie Squares is a spin on the classic treat, with the addition of matcha green tea, mini marshmallows, and condensed milk which keeps the texture chewy and tender even after a day.
22. Cake Batter Rice Krispie Treats
If you love rice Krispy Treats and you love to lick the spoon when you make a cake, you HAVE to try these Cake Batter Rice Krispie Treats! It's your favorite childhood treat, but with a twist...and sprinkles!
23. Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
Made with chocolate Rice Krispies, mini marshmallows, mini Butterfinger bars and peanut butter cups, these Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats are a fun and delicious twist on the classic, and much-loved Rice Krispie Treat.
24. Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Rice Krispie Treats
These chewy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Rice Krispie Treats are the best indulgent dessert that stay soft and chewy for up to 5 days! All you need is 30 minutes start to finish and 6 simple ingredients.
25. Peanut Butter Protein Rice Krispies Treats
Peanut Butter Protein Rice Krispies Treats are a delicious twist on a classic treat! Soft and chewy with gooey marshmallows, and packed with extra protein from the peanut butter, oats, sunflower and flax seeds.
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📖 Recipe
25+ Rice Krispie Treats Variations: Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats & More
Ingredients
- 90 g Butter unsalted
- 250 g Marshmallows
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- 3 tablespoon Cocoa powder
- 100 g Dark chocolate or milk chocolate
- 4 cups Rice cereal
- ¾ cup Chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Prepare a parchment paper-lined 8 by 8-inch baking pan.
- Into a saucepan, add the butter and melt it over medium-high heat. Then add the marshmallows, and sift the cocoa powder, mixing constantly until the marshmallows melt.
- Add the dark chocolate, kosher salt, and vanilla extract, and mix until combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl, and add the rice krispie cereal. Mix with a wooden spoon until well combined and the cereal is evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- Add chocolate chips if desired and mix until combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a parchment paper-lined 8 by 8 baking pan and gently press it down using your damp hands or a spoon. Top with more chocolate chips if desired.
- Let the treats chill in the fridge for at least one hour. This step helps it set and makes it easy to cut into bars.
- Remove the treats from the pan and cut with a sharp knife for as many bars as you'd like!
Notes
- Avoid packing the mixture into the pan too tightly. We like an airy and crispy texture instead of a dense texture.
- To prevent the bars from being stiff, make sure that you don't get the peanut butter mixture to a boil. Mix it over low heat until most of the sugar melts.
- Be patient and let the treats rest in the fridge and set so they will be easy to cut. If you will try to slice them when they are warm, they will fall apart and leave you with a sticky mess.
- Line your pan with parchment paper so it will be easier to release the bars from the pan! This step is crucial and will prevent a mess.
- Dampen your fingers before you start to press the mixture into the pan. Also, make sure that you clean your hands thoroughly, to make this process smooth and easy!
- Melt the mixture until it's just melted and immediately remove it from the heat. This will prevent your treats from getting hard.
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