Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats
Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats are made with Rice Krispies cereal, chocolate cocoa pebbles cereal, gooey marshmallows, and chocolate chips! These cereal treats are for serious chocolate lover's only!
Ingredients
- 4 cups Rice Krispies
- 4 cups Cocoa Pebbles
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 8 cups mini marshmallows divided
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips divided
Instructions
- Line a 9x13 baking pan with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray. Set aside. * I spray the pan first and then lay a pre-cut parchment paper sheet inside the pan. The spray help the paper adhere to it and stay in place.
- Mix together the Rice Krispies and Cocoa Pebbles inside a large heat-safe mixing bowl. Set aside.4 cups Rice Krispies, 4 cups Cocoa Pebbles
- In a large saucepan, over LOW heat, add the butter and 6 cups mini marshmallows. Cook and stir constantly until it's melted completely smooth. About 5 minutes. * Do not turn the heat up. Keep the heat on LOW and continually stir it to avoid scorching.4 tablespoons salted butter
- Once it's completely melted, add 1½ cups chocolate chips and sea salt. Stir and cook for 2 minutes until everything is melted and combined.½ teaspoon sea salt
- Pour the melted chocolate mixture over top the cereal in the mixing bowl. Gently stir together with a wooden spoon or spatula until completely combined. * Once the mixture cools a bit, go in there with your clean hands (sprayed with cooking spray) to ensure that it's thoroughly combined. It's usually easier mixing it with your hands.
- Add the remaining 2 cups mini marshmallows and 1/2 cup chocolate chips and stir together to distribute them throughout the treats.
- Press the treats into the prepared pan. Allow the chocolate krispie treats to cool at room temperature, for about 1 hour, before cutting and eating!
Notes
- Use Fresh Marshmallows : Ensure that your marshmallows are soft and fresh. Stale marshmallows may not melt properly, which can yield lumpy or tough-to-eat cereal treats.
- Melt Marshmallows + Butter Slowly : When melting the marshmallows and butter, use low heat and make sure to stir constantly. Do not turn up the heat to try to speed up the process, it won't work! The gentle heat helps to prevent scorching and ensures a smooth and creamy texture. It also helps prevent overheating the marshmallows, which can lead to dry and hard treats.
- Add Chocolate Chips At The Right Time : A portion of the chocolate chips will get added to the melted marshmallow mixture to create a rich, chocolatey base. Stir until the chocolate chips are completely melted and combined. Do not add the chocolate chips until the butter and marshmallows have completely melted, or they may overheat and seize up. Make sure to mix the treats well and allow them to cool a bit before adding the remaining chocolate chips. If you add them too soon, they will just melt and you won't have the chunks of chocolate throughout the cereal treat bars.
Nutrition
Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 142mg | Potassium: 105mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 543IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 3mg
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