Chocolate Covered Rice Krispy Treats (Printable)

Crispy marshmallow cereal bars coated in glossy chocolate and finished with rainbow sprinkles for a delightful crunch.

# Ingredient List:

→ Base

01 - 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
02 - 10 ounces mini marshmallows
03 - 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
04 - ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt (optional)

→ Chocolate Topping

05 - 1½ 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, stirring constantly to prevent browning.
03 - Add mini marshmallows 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.
06 - Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Using a buttered spatula or hands, press the mixture evenly and firmly into the pan.
07 - Let sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
08 - In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and oil. Microwave on medium power in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until melted and glossy.
09 - Pour the melted chocolate over the cooled Rice Krispy layer. 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 20–30 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 12–16 bars with a sharp knife.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The chocolate coating transforms a simple treat into something that feels bakery special without any fuss.
  • They come together in under half an hour of active work, then just need time to set while you do other things.
  • Everyone from kids to adults reaches for seconds, and they travel beautifully to potlucks and parties.
  • You can customize the toppings and chocolate type to match any occasion or preference.
02 -
  • If you stir the marshmallows over heat that's too high, they can scorch and turn brown, giving the whole batch a bitter taste.
  • Pressing the cereal mixture too hard will make the bars dense and tough instead of light and crispy.
  • Adding the oil to the chocolate is the secret to a glossy finish that won't crack or bloom when it sets.
  • Cutting while the chocolate is still slightly warm will smear and look messy, so patience here really pays off.
03 -
  • Let the melted chocolate cool to about 88 degrees Fahrenheit before pouring for a professional, streak free finish that sets with a perfect snap.
  • Press a sheet of parchment or wax paper directly onto the cereal mixture before using your hands to press it down, and you won't end up with sticky fingers.
  • Toast the Rice Krispies in a dry skillet for two minutes before mixing them in, and the bars will have an extra nutty depth that surprises everyone.
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