Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Chocolate Coating
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or melting chocolate
- 1 teaspoon neutral oil (optional, for thinning chocolate)
Optional Toppings
- Sprinkles
- Chopped nuts
- Flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Melt Butter: In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter, ensuring it doesn’t brown.
- Combine with Marshmallows: Add 4 cups of mini marshmallows to the melted butter and stir continuously until fully melted and smooth.
- Incorporate Cereal: Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately fold in 6 cups of Rice Krispies cereal, mixing until the cereal is evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- Set in Pan: Transfer this mixture into the prepared pan, gently pressing it to form an even layer, but avoid compacting it too firmly to maintain crispness.
- Cool and Cut: Allow the Rice Krispy treats to cool completely at room temperature, then cut them into bars or squares as desired.
- Melt Chocolate: Place 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 20–30 second intervals, stirring between each, until completely smooth. Stir in 1 teaspoon neutral oil if a thinner texture is desired.
- Dip Treats: Dip one end of each Rice Krispy bar into the melted chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drip off.
- Add Toppings: Place the chocolate-dipped treats on parchment paper and immediately add optional toppings like sprinkles, chopped nuts, or flaky sea salt.
- Set Chocolate: Let the chocolate coating set completely at room temperature before serving or storing the treats.
Notes
- Use parchment paper and light greasing to prevent sticking and ease removal.
- Do not compact the treats too firmly to keep them light and crunchy.
- Adding a teaspoon of neutral oil to melted chocolate helps achieve a smoother, easier-to-dip consistency.
- Store treats in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness and chocolate texture.
- Customize toppings to suit occasions or personal preference for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American