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Chocolate Rice Krispie treats with sprinkles.
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5 from 14 votes

Chocolate Covered Rice Krispie Treats

These easy Chocolate Covered Rice Krispie Treats are a fun way to make a quick treat or snack. Sometimes it is fun to change things up and this is a simple and fun twist on traditional rice krispie treats.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10
Calories: 43kcal

Equipment

  • large saucepan
  • rubber or silicone spatula
  • wax paper or parchment paper
  • knife
  • Microwave Safe bowl
  • round cake pan or square baking pan

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons Butter or margarine
  • 4 cups Mini marshmallows - fresh marshmallows are best
  • 6 cups Crispy rice cereal
  • ¾ cup Chocolate Chips - I use milk chocolate chips
  • Holiday Sprinkles

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a large pot or pan over medium-low on the stove, stirring often so it does not burn.
  • Fold in  mini marshmallows one cup at a time until melted.
  • Remove from heat and add cereal one cup at a time.
  • Prepare the sides and bottom of the pan with a light coating butter or nonstick spray
  • Butter mold and hands or use buttered paper.
  • Press marshmallow mixture into the pan in an even layer.
  • Melt chocolate chips in 30-second increments in the microwave. until easy to spread.
  • Spread melted chocolate over cereal mixture evenly.
  • Decorate with candy sprinkles and let set.

Nutrition

Serving: 10g | Calories: 43kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 13mg | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg