Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats

5 from 4 votes

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.

Prep Time20

Set up time15

Total Time35

Course: Dessert, Snack, Vegetarian

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats

Servings: bars

Author: Chelsea Lords

Cost: $7.83

Equipment

9 x 9-inch baking pan lined
Large pot nonstick

Ingredients

Cooking spray
6 cups Cocoa Krispies cereal see note 1
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
16 ounces miniature marshmallows divided
1/4 cup cocoa powder
3/4 cup chocolate chips
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

Line a 9x9-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 2-1/2 cups marshmallows. Stir constantly over low heat until fully melted.
Remove 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 2-1/2 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.

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Notes

Note 1: For less sweetness, use half Cocoa Krispies and half regular Rice Krispies.

Storage: Rice Krispie Treats are best eaten the day they’re made. If needed, store in an airtight container at room temperature, or freeze for up to 6 months and thaw at room temperature for 15–20 minutes.

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