This recipe for Chocolate Rice Crispy Treats is going to become a favorite indulgence! Sweets can be such a weakness. I love something sweet in the late afternoon. If you want to create a special treat, something that will just say delicious, you will want to make this recipe.
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Rice Crispy Treats
Most people love to take a big bite of a rice crispy treat. Creating a chocolate rice crispy treat that can be used for an afternoon treat or used for a holiday dessert is simple. Really, you don’t need an excuse to make this amazing treat!
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How do you make rice crispy treats with chocolate on top?
Once you have made your rice crispy treats, you will use melted chocolate and dip the rice crispy treats in it. You can dip the whole rice crispy treat or only one side. It gives the treats a finished look and adds another layer of flavor.
I like adding the individual treats to a paper straw or a lollipop stick. This makes is super easy to hold and dip into candy melts or chocolate to coat all sides. Before the chocolate dries, you can sprinkle with any of your favorite sprinkles, nuts, or even mini chocolate chips.
Variations to Chocolate Rice Crispy Treats
When making chocolate rice crispy treats, there are a lot of ways you can change it up and create a new dessert. When trying variations of rice crispy treats consider:
- Add Chocolate Chips. Just as the mixture is coming off the stove, stir in some chocolate chips.
- Use your favorite flavored chips. Think about adding peanut butter chips, butterscotch chips or even mint. There are a lot of flavored chips available that will taste create in this recipe.
- Flavored Chocolate. This recipe calls for white chocolate chips as the melted chocolate coating. If you change the white chocolate chips to candy melts, you have a large variety of flavored chocolate.
How do you melt chocolate for Rice Crispy Treats?
When melting chocolate you can use one of two methods. You can melt the chocolate chips in the microwave, or you can melt it on the stovetop with a double boiler.
For the microwave method, put the chips in a microwave-safe bowl and start by microwaving 30 seconds. Stir the chips and add another 30 seconds. Always stir between each microwave time.
For the double boiler method, heat a small pot of water on the stove. Put a metal or glass bowl over the top of the pot and add the chips. Stir the chocolate as it heats up.
Ingredients to make chocolate rice crispy treats at home
- unsalted butter
- mini marshmallows
- chocolate milk powder
- Rice Krispie cereal
- white chocolate chips
- sprinkles
- heart-shaped cookie cutter
- lollipop sticks or decorative straws
How do you make chocolate rice crispy cakes with marshmallows?
Making rice crispy treats is one of the easiest desserts to make. Even someone who can not bake can make these easy to make desserts.
Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. Heat a large nonstick saucepan over low heat. Melt the butter, then add the marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Add the chocolate milk powder and stir until dissolved, then add the cereal and stir to evenly coat in the chocolate marshmallow mixture. Transfer the rice Krispies to the greased baking dish with a rubber spatula and press out into an even 1-inch layer.
They will not take up the entire 9×13-inch baking dish. Allow them to cool to room temperature for about 10 minutes.
Use a small heart-shaped cookie cutter and cut out 20 treats.
Insert a lollipop stick, or decorative straw into the bottom of each heart. (Note: If using a decorative straw, use a toothpick or bamboo skewer to make a larger whole to insert the straw in easily.)
Melt the chocolate according to package directions. Dip each heart in white chocolate, and allow the excess to drip off.
Sprinkle evenly with the decorative sprinkles. After the chocolate has dried, serve the same day or store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Be sure to share it Make these dipped chocolate rice crispy treats as a perfect after school treat or easy holiday party treat! They can be cut into any shape for any holiday!with friends and family! Have fun and experiment with different flavors.
Chocolate Rice Crispy Treats
Ingredients
- 1½ tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 2 tablespoons chocolate milk powder
- 3 cups Rice Krispie cereal
- ¼ cup white chocolate chips melted
- 1 teaspoon decorative sprinkles
Other:
- 2- inch heart-shaped cookie cutter
- 20 lollipop sticks or decorative straws cut in half
Instructions
- Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- Heat a large nonstick saucepan over low heat. Melt the butter, then add the marshmallows and stir until completely melted.
- Add the chocolate milk powder and stir until dissolved, then add the cereal and stir to evenly coat in the chocolate marshmallow mixture.
- Transfer the rice krispies to the greased baking dish with a rubber spatula and press out into an even 1-inch layer. They will not take up the entire 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Allow to cool to room temperature for about 10 minutes.
- Use a small heart shaped cookie cutter and cut out 20 treats. Insert a lollipop stick, or decorative straw into the bottom of each heart. (Note: If using a decorative straw, use a toothpick or bamboo skewer to make a larger whole to insert the straw in easily.)
- Melt the chocolate according to package directions. Dip each heart in white chocolate, and allow the excess to drip off. Sprinkle evenly with the decorative sprinkles.
- After the chocolate has dried, serve the same day or store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
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