Chocolate Covered Rice Krispy Treats (Printable)

Crispy cereal, gooey marshmallow, and rich chocolate topped with sprinkles. Perfect for parties and gatherings.

# What You Need:

→ 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 Krispie 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 -
  • It turns a nostalgic classic into something that feels bakery special without any tricky techniques.
  • The contrast between crispy cereal, gooey marshmallow, and silky chocolate is pure texture magic.
  • You can make a full batch in under two hours, and most of that time is just waiting for the chocolate to set.
  • Kids love decorating them, and adults love eating them, so everyone wins.
02 -
  • Butter your hands or spatula before pressing the cereal mixture, or it will stick to everything and drive you crazy.
  • If the chocolate seizes or gets too thick, stir in another half teaspoon of oil to bring it back to spreading consistency.
  • Don't skip the resting time before adding chocolate, or the heat from the base will melt it into a mess.
03 -
  • Press the cereal mixture into the pan while it's still warm, it firms up fast and becomes harder to shape once it cools.
  • If you're making these in warm weather, store them in the fridge so the chocolate doesn't soften and smudge.
  • Double the batch and freeze half, they thaw in minutes and taste just as good as fresh.
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