Rice Krispie Treats With Chocolate Chips
These easy rice krispie treats with chocolate chips on top are gooey, chocolatey, and delicious! They are the perfect easy treat that the whole family will love.
With gooey marshmallows, tiny chocolate chips, and rich butter, these chocolate rice krispie squares are the grown-up version of the childhood classic!
Loaded with chocolate chips and creamy marshmallow fluff, this decadent dessert will satisfy your chocolate cravings.
Quick and easy to make, they are the perfect dessert for the whole family.
These squares are sweet and salty—the perfect treat to make with your kids or to feature at a bake sale.
You can find more chocolate recipes here: chocolate chip cookie recipe, homemade truffles, 3-ingredient fudge, and chocolate chip banana bread.
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Ingredients
Simple Ingredients:
- 5 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips (feel free to add more or less per your preference)
- 6 tbsp butter
- 10 oz mini marshmallows
- Sea salt (optional, but adds extra yumminess!)
Our family loves recipes that are easy and quick to make. These chocolate squares are a popular item at my 7-year-old’s bake sales. Basic ingredients make it easy for kids to whip these bars up- my kids love to make them!
Why You’ll Love Chocolate Rice Krispy Treats
- Full Of Chocolate: This modified version of the classic rice crispy treat delights chocolate lovers!
- Easy: This sweet and salty recipe is quick to make with just 5 ingredients.
- Flexible: Melt the marshmallows in the microwave or on the stovetop, either way works for these bars.
You may need parchment paper, a baking pan, nonstick cooking spray, and a large saucepan or bowl.
Step By Step Instructions
Before starting the recipe, grease your pan with butter or nonstick spray. You can also line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
I am using a 9 x 13 baking pan for this recipe.
1. Melt marshmallows:
First, set aside one cup of marshmallows to be added to the mix later.
Microwave version: Add all the marshmallows except one cup and the butter to a large bowl with the butter. Heat on high power for one minute. Mix well, then heat at 30-second intervals, mixing in between, until the marshmallow mixture is completely melted.
Tip: Use a microwave-safe bowl.
Stovetop version: Melt the marshmallows (except one cup) and butter in a large pot over medium-low heat. Stir continuously until the marshmallows and butter are completely melted.
Mix the vanilla extract into the melted marshmallows and melted butter mixture.
2. Add Rice Cereal + Chocolate Chips
Add the rice cereal to the melted marshmallows and stir very well. Pour in the additional cup of marshmallows and stir. Let the mixture cool for several minutes, then add the chocolate chips.
3. Dump Into Pan
Dump the chocolate mixture into your pre-buttered baking dish. Use a spatula to smooth out the marshmallow treats, then sprinkle chocolate chips over the top of the treats.
Optional:
Recipe Tips
- Let the marshmallow cereal mixture cool for a few minutes before adding the chocolate chips. This will prevent the chocolate chips from melting.
- Stick the finished chocolate rice krispie treats into the fridge for 15-20 minutes to firm them up. This helps shape the bars a must-needed step if you are doing a bake sale.
- Grease your spatula with butter before stirring the marshmallow mixture to prevent sticking.
- Line your glass pan with wax paper to prevent the finished chocolate krispy treats from sticking.
Variations
Here are a few fun changes you can make to this easy recipe:
- Add butterscotch chips or peanut butter chips into the mix for a nutty, toothsome flavor
- Heat the butter first until it browns- brown butter lends a rich, caramel flavor to the treats
- Add cocoa powder or cocoa flavored cereal for a chocolate explosion!
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt on the treats for a gourmet taste.
How To Store
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days. To freeze, separate the bars with parchment or wax paper and wrap them in foil. Freeze for up to three months.
FAQ’s
Yes, you can add a few tablespoons of cocoa powder to rice krispie treats to add additional chocolate flavor.
Over heating the marshmallows will cause the squares to become hard. Heat the marshmallows and butter together just until melted, using a spatula to stir the mixture.
I hope you love these rice krispie squares with chocolate chips sprinkled on top! So quick and simple to make, loaded with chocolate and melted marshmallows. Enjoy!
Rice Krispie Treats With Chocolate Chips On Top
Equipment
- 1 9×13 baking pan other size pans will work, size affects thickness of squares.
- 1 Large Bowl
- 1 Spatula
Ingredients
- 5 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows
- 6 tbsp butter
- 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips add more or less to your preference
- 1 tsp sea salt optional, for sprinkling on top
Instructions
- Grease pan with cooking spray or butter prior to starting the recipe and set aside one cup of marshmallows to use later.
Stovetop Instructions:
- Melt the marshmallows and butter in a large pot over medium-low heat. Stir continuously until melted. Add in the melted butter and mix. Go to step 2.10 ounces mini marshmallows, 6 tbsp butter, 1 tsp vanilla
Microwave Instructions:
- Add all the marshmallows the butter to a large bowl with the butter. Heat on high power for one minute. Mix well, then heat at 30-second intervals, mixing in between, until the marshmallows are completly melted. Add vanilla and stir.10 ounces mini marshmallows, 6 tbsp butter, 1 tsp vanilla
- Add the rice cereal to the melted marshmallow mixture and stir until all cereal is covered. Mix in the additional cup of marshmallows, Let the mixture cool for several minutes, then add the mini chocolate chips and gently stir.5 cups crispy rice cereal, 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- Dump the chocolate krispie mixture into your pre-buttered baking dish. Use a spatula to smooth out the mixture, then press it down with your fingertips. Sprinkle chocolate chips over the top of the squares.
- Let cool and firm up, then cut into desired size. Enjoy!
Notes
- Allow the marshmallow cereal mixture to cool a few minutes before adding the chocolate chips to prevent melting.
- Firm up the bars in the refrigerator for ten minutes before cutting if desired.
- Grease your spatula with butter to prevent the mixture from sticking.
- Line your glass pan with wax paper for easy removal of the squares.
