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Chocolate Rice Krispies

Chocolate Rice Krispies Treats: Gooey Delight in 15 Minutes

Chocolate Rice Krispies Treats are quick, no-bake snacks that bring back childhood memories with a deliciously gooey twist in just 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 squares
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter If using salted butter, reduce added salt slightly.
  • 6 cups Mini Marshmallows Avoid large marshmallows as they won’t melt evenly.
  • ½ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Provides deep chocolate flavor without added sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla for best results.
  • 1 pinch Salt Balances sweetness.
For the Cereal Mixture
  • 6 cups Rice Krispies Cereal Consider substituting with other puffed cereals for variety.
For the Chocolaty Goodness
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Dark or white chocolate chips can also be tempting substitutes.

Equipment

  • 8-inch square pan
  • Large pot
  • Spatula
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the pan by lining an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper and lightly spray with cooking spray.
  2. Melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter over low heat in a large pot.
  3. Add in 6 cups of mini marshmallows to the melted butter and stir until fully melted.
  4. Mix in ½ cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until blended.
  5. Remove the pot from heat and stir in 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips until fully melted.
  6. Gently fold in 6 cups of Rice Krispies cereal until evenly coated.
  7. Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan, pressing down gently to spread evenly.
  8. Allow the treats to set at room temperature for about 1 hour before cutting into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gCalcium: 1mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for best results. Store in an airtight container. Can be refrigerated or frozen.

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