Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats

Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats

Every once in a while there’s nothing that quite satisfies a craving like these chocolate Rice Krispie treats. Dark earthy chocolate, crunchy flakes of sea salt, gooey marshmallows and the crunchy of Rice Krispie cereal combine to create a magically satisfying treat. Who am I kidding, I crave these chocolate Rice Krispie treats more than every once in a while and they are so delicious you won’t want to share so I encourage you to double it or whip up another batch and try a few flavors.

Salted Chocolate Rice Krispie treats
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Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 7 cups mini marshmallows
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder (dutch if you want a dark chocolate color)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 5 cups Rice Krispie Cereal
  • 1 1/4 cup dark chocolate, chopped

Instructions

  1. Grease an 8 x 8 glass baking dish with butter and set aside. 

  2. In a large pot on very low heat add the butter. Once melted add marshmallows and cocoa power, stir until melted and smooth. 

  3. Take off heat, stir in vanilla and salt, mix to combine.

  4. Gently stir in Rice Krispie cereal and 1 cup dark chocolate chunks until combined, pour into the prepared glass baking dish and gently spread the Rice Krispie mixture out evenly in the pan. 

  5. Let sit on the counter until cooled and firm, about 30 min. Cut into squares, sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup dark chocolate, sprinkle with sea salt and enjoy.