Chocolate Covered Rice Krispy Treats (Printable)

Crispy cereal and marshmallow bars drenched in chocolate with colorful sprinkles. Perfect for any celebration.

# What You’ll 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 - 1 ½ cups semisweet or dark chocolate chips
06 - 1 teaspoon vegetable oil or coconut oil

→ Garnish

07 - 2 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles or chopped nuts, optional

# Directions:

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 to the melted butter 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 throughout.
06 - Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and use a buttered spatula or hands to press firmly and evenly into the pan.
07 - Let sit at room temperature for approximately 10 minutes.
08 - In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and oil. Microwave on medium power in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, 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 to 30 minutes until the chocolate is firm.
12 - Once set, lift the block from the pan using parchment overhang if used or invert onto a cutting board. Cut into 12 to 16 bars with a sharp knife.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The crunch of cereal against silky chocolate creates an addictive texture you can't stop reaching for.
  • It comes together in less than half an hour of active work, leaving plenty of time to clean up before company arrives.
  • Everyone from toddlers to grandparents lights up when they see that glossy chocolate layer.
  • You can dress them up with sprinkles or keep them simple, and they always look bakery-perfect.
02 -
  • If you overheat the marshmallows, they'll seize and become grainy, so keep the burner on low and stir constantly.
  • Pressing the cereal mixture too gently leaves gaps that crumble when you cut, so use real pressure to compact it.
  • Letting the chocolate cool slightly before pouring prevents it from melting into the marshmallow layer and keeps that perfect two-tier look.
03 -
  • Grease your hands lightly with butter before pressing the mixture, it keeps everything from sticking to your palms and gives you better control.
  • Add a tablespoon of peanut butter to the melted marshmallows for a subtle nutty richness that pairs beautifully with chocolate.
  • Use a pizza cutter instead of a knife for faster, cleaner cuts, especially if you're making a big batch.
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