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Stack of chocolate rice krispie treats.

Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats (Easy & Quick)

Rich and delish
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!
5 from 7 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
chill time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 slices
Calories 190 kcal

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
 

  • Into a saucepan, add the butter and melt it over medium-low 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 mixture to a boil.
  • 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 1gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 123mgPotassium: 91mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 143IUCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats
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