Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats are extra gooey and delicious! 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 stir 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 (Optional):
- 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
Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats
Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats are super gooey and tasty! Made with cocoa cereal, they’re quick and easy—ready in 30 minutes with no baking needed.
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 16 ounces miniature marshmallows separated
- 1/4 cup regular unsweetened cocoa powder Note 1
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Note 2
- 6 cups Cocoa Krispies cereal Note 3
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line a 9×9-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal. Lightly spray the parchment with cooking spray. Measure out the cereal and set aside.
- In a large nonstick pot, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, add all but 2-½ cups of the marshmallows. Stir constantly over low heat until fully melted.
- Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the cocoa powder, chocolate chips, salt, and vanilla extract until smooth. Quickly and gently mix in the Cocoa Krispies cereal. Finally, fold in the reserved 2-½ cups of marshmallows until combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Lightly spray your hands with cooking spray and gently press the mixture into the pan—avoid pressing too hard to keep the bars soft. Let the bars cool and set for about 15-20 minutes. Once set, use the parchment overhang to lift the bars out and cut them into squares.
- These bars are best enjoyed the same day they’re made.
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Recipe Notes
Note 1: Use regular unsweetened cocoa powder, not Dutch-process, for the best results.
Note 2: Use a high-quality brand like Ghirardelli® or Guittard®. Milk, semi-sweet, or dark chocolate chips will all work well. Opt for semi-sweet if you prefer less sweetness.
Note 3: For less sweetness, use half Cocoa Krispies and half regular Rice Krispies. If you love chocolate and rich treats, stick with all Cocoa Krispies.
Nutrition
Serving: 16bars | Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 127mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 713IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Thanks Euchre!
I’ve made these twice now and they’re so good! Beats regular Rice Krispie treats any day
So happy you’ve enjoyed these! Thanks Glenda 🙂
Made these tonight for my son’s birthday and WOW, they are delicious! Chocolate overload…exactly what he wanted!
Yay! So fun to hear! Happy birthday to your son!