Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats are extra gooey and satisfying! Made with cocoa-coated cereal, they’re ready in under 30 minutes—no baking needed.
Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats
My mom made Krispies Treats all the time when I was growing up, and my favorites were always the chocolate ones!
These Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats are loaded with three kinds of chocolate: chocolate chips, cocoa powder, and Cocoa Krispies® cereal. Because sometimes, more really is more!
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter: Use unsalted to control the salt level.
- Mini marshmallows: Use the freshest possible marshmallows. The softer, the better!
- Cocoa powder: Regular unsweetened works best; don’t use Dutch-process.
- Chocolate chips: Use good-quality like Ghirardelli®. I like semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips.
- Cocoa Krispies rice cereal: This cereal adds such a rich chocolate flavor to these treats.
- Salt: Brings out the chocolate flavor.
- Vanilla extract: Adds depth to the overall taste.
How To Make Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats
- Prepare Pan: Line a baking dish and spray it with nonstick cooking spray.
- Melt: In a large pot, melt butter. Add most of the marshmallows, stirring until melted.
- Add Chocolate: Remove from heat. Mix in cocoa powder, chocolate chips, salt, and vanilla. Then, using a spatula, gently mix in cereal and remaining marshmallows.
- Set in Pan: Pour and the press the mixture into an even layer.
- Cool and Cut: Let it cool for about 20 minutes, then cut into squares.
Quick Tip
To keep Rice Krispy treats soft, use fresh marshmallows. Press the bags to find the softest ones and use them within a few days. Don’t press the bars down too firmly, or they’ll turn out dense and hard.
Storage
How To Store
These are best fresh! Eat within the first day or two, storing any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
Freezing (skippable):
- Freeze: Wrap each bar in wax paper and plastic wrap. Place in a freezer bag and freeze for up to six months.
- Thaw: Let sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.
More Rice Krispie Treat Recipes:
- Fruity Pebbles Rice Krispies Treats with fruit-flavored crispy rice cereal
- Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Treats with a chocolate topping
- Rice Krispies Treats the original version!
- Candy Corn Krispie Treats decorated to look like candy corn
