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Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

Get the tips and tricks to making the most PERFECT Cocoa Krispie Treats. Kid and adult friendly! THICK AND CHEWY!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 337 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 16 ounce mini marshmallows divided
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 6 cups cocoa krispies cereal

Instructions

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  1. Line a 9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Once melted, add in all but 1 cup of the marshmallows. Reduce heat to low and continue stirring until completely melted.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla. Add the chocolate cereal and the remaining 1 cup of marshmallows.
  4. Pour into the prepared baking dish. Press GENTLY with your fingertips just until completely spread out (the harder you pack them in, the harder they are to eat).
  5. Allow to set, about 1 hour. Cut and enjoy!

Notes

  • Press the mixture GENTLY into the pan. If you use a lot of pressure, the Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats will be hard instead of soft and chewy.
  • If you’re making football shapes, coat the cookie cutter with nonstick spray to keep it from getting sticky.
  • Save the butter wrapper! You can use it to press the Cocoa Krispie mixture into the pan. The residual butter on the wrapper will keep it from sticking and using the wrapper to press will keep your fingers from getting sticky.
  • Store Chocolate Rice krispie Treats in an airtight container or ziploc bag at room temperature for up to one week. Or freeze krispie treats for up to 3 onths.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bar Calories 337kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 65g (22%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 158mg (7%) Sugar 40g (80%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 337

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bar
Calories 337kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 65g 22%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 158mg 7%
Sugar 40g 80%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.