Chocolate Covered Rice Krispy Treats (Printable)

Gooey marshmallow cereal bars drenched in rich chocolate with sprinkles.

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
02 - 1 package (10 ounces) mini marshmallows
03 - 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
04 - ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt, optional

→ 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, optional

# How-To:

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 if using.
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 evenly and firmly into the pan.
07 - Let sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
08 - In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and oil. Microwave on medium power in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until melted and glossy.
09 - Pour the melted chocolate over the cooled Rice Krispy 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 or invert onto a cutting board. Cut into 12–16 bars with a sharp knife.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Simple Preparation: With only 15 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking, these come together quickly.
  • Satisfying Texture: A perfect balance of crispy cereal, gooey marshmallow, and smooth chocolate.
  • Customizable: Easily adapted for any occasion by swapping the sprinkles or the type of chocolate.
02 -
  • Don't Over-pack: When pressing the mixture into the pan, do it firmly but gently; packing it too tightly will result in hard bars.
  • Chocolate Tempering: Cooling the chocolate to 88°F helps it set with a better snap and shine.
  • Easy Removal: Using parchment paper with an overhang allows you to lift the treats out easily for clean slicing.
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