Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispie Treats combine the nostalgic crunch of puffed rice cereal with chocolate, creating a no-bake dessert that's as delightful to eat as it is easy to make. These treats are perfect for parties, school events, or as an afternoon snack! A chewy and chocolatey treat that kids and adults will love!
These chocolate Rice Krispie treats are perfect for those moments when you're craving something sweet but short on time. They're inspired by my Grinch Rice Krispie Treats and Chocolate Covered Banana Pops!
Why You Will Love Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
- No-Bake Recipe. Using simple ingredients this treat requires no baking or oven and is easy super quick to make.
- Kid-Friendly Treat. Skewered on sticks to make individual servings that are easy for kids to eat and perfect for parties!
- Customizable. Decorate them to suit any holiday or occasion.
Ingredients
Here's a look at the ingredients you need to make these Rice Krispie treats dipped in chocolate.
- Rice Krispies Cereal: We're using traditional Rice Krispies! However, you can also use a gluten-free crispy rice cereal, brown rice crispies, or Cocoa Krispies depending on your dietary or flavor preferences.
- Salted Butter: Recommended to balance flavor and to help the marshmallows melt smoothly.
- Marshmallows: Marshmallows hold your treats together. Use fresh marshmallows for the best results and both full-sized and mini marshmallows will work.
- Vanilla Extract: Vanilla is a universal crowd-pleaser, but feel free to add your favorite extract flavor to the marshmallow mixture like almond, coconut, banana, or maple instead.
- Chocolate: High-quality chocolate like Belgian chocolate which melts great and tastes the best. You can use dark, milk, white chocolate, or even a variety of these options to make your treats. Chocolate chips or chocolate candy melts in your favorite color or colors will also work based on your preference.
- Sprinkles and Nuts: Totally option but you can use a variety of seasonal and festive sprinkles or chopped nuts.
See the recipe card below for the full ingredient list and the exact quantities of each one.
Substitutions and Variations
- Cut Into Shapes: Instead of squares you can remove the entire dessert from the pan once they've set and cut them into different shapes using a greased sharp knife or a greased cookie cutter.
- Shape By Hand: Use a little bit of butter to grease your hands and shape the Rice Krispie mixture into shapes like balls, hearts, moons, or whatever you desire.
- Add Peanut Butter or Caramel. Not only to add a different flavor but it also increases the gooeyness. Add about a quarter cup of peanut butter or caramel to the marshmallows before adding the Rice Krispies.
- Other Toppings: Ditch regular sprinkles or nuts for edible glitter, sparkles, candies, Heath (Skor) bits, chopped peanut butter chips, caramel chips, mini M&M's, or coconut.
- Swap the Cereal: Just about any type of cereal works when making marshmallow treats. Try Chex or Golden Crisp for a change.
How to Make Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispie Treats
Here's a look at the simple steps for making these fun and festive treats. Before you start making them, grease a 9 x 9-inch square baking pan with butter or cooking spray and set it aside.
Step 1: Melt the butter over low heat and add the marshmallows to the pot.
Step 2: Stir until the marshmallows are completely melted. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 3: Add the Rice Krispies cereal to the marshmallow mixture.
Step 4: Gently fold them together until the cereal is evenly coated.
Step 5: Transfer the mixture to the prepared 9 x 9-inch pan.
Step 6: Use a buttered spatula or wax paper to evenly press the mixture into the pan. Allow the Rice Krispie mixture to cool and set in the pan for about 30 minutes.
Step 7: Use a sharp knife to cut the Rice Krispie treats into squares or rectangles after they've set up.
Step 8: Melt the chocolate in 15-second intervals in the microwave until it's smooth. Be sure to stir in between each heating interval.
PRO TIP: If the chocolate is too thick or not smooth you can add a teaspoon of oil to the chocolate to thin it out and stir in until smooth.
Step 9: Insert a popsicle stick into a Rice Krispie Square.
Step 10: Dip each Rice Krispie treat into the melted chocolate coating the top inch or so of the square. Allow excess to drip off.
Step 11: Immediately sprinkle the melted chocolate with sprinkles or nuts before the chocolate sets. You can also drizzle with white chocolate for contrast. Place them on a parchment paper lined pan to set.
Once the chocolate is fully set, serve and enjoy!
⭐️ Hint: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper before you begin to dip treats so you have a place to put your treats after dipping them in chocolate.
If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy our easy rice krispie baskets and pie crust.
Storage
Storing: Place them in an airtight container lined with ideally parchment paper but aluminum foil also works. This will prevent them from sticking together, maintain freshness, and prevent the chocolate from softening.
Keep them away from direct sunlight in a cool dry place for 2-3 days. If it's too warm you can also store them in the fridge for up to six days. Allow them to set at room temperature for about ten minutes before serving.
Freezer: For longer storage, freeze them in a single layer on a baking sheet before transferring them to a container. Use parchment paper between layers to avoid them fusing together. Thaw at room temperature for a few hours before serving.
Serving Suggestions
- Give a Gift: Wrap each treat in parchment paper and tie a ribbon around the stick or package to secure it. Perfect for any holiday or occasion.
- Fresh Fruit: A selection of fresh fruit like strawberries, sliced bananas, or your favorites work well, or our peanut butter chocolate bananas.
- Nuts: Offer a variety of nuts or a blend of chocolate almonds, spicy candied pecans, or our air fryer candied walnuts.
- Hot Drinks: You can never go wrong with a hot cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. For a decadent treat try our McDonald's caramel mocha copycat or McDonald's peppermint mocha copycat. For more inspiration check out these fall coffee recipes or hot chocolate for Christmas recipes.
- Ice Cream: A scoop of vanilla ice cream, hot chocolate ice cream, peanut butter and jelly ice cream, peanut butter cup ice cream with snickers sauce, or your favorite tastes great.
- Cold Drinks: Serve with a glass of cold milk, Oreo frappuccino, or an iced latte.
Tips
- Fresh Ingredients. Use fresh marshmallows and cereal for best results. Since we aren't cooking these any staleness in the ingredients may alter the flavor.
- Dipping Your Treats. Make sure they are at room temperature before dipping to prevent the chocolate from cracking.
- Cutting the Squares. Use a sharp knife greased with butter or sprayed with cooking spray when cutting to ensure clean edges.
- Melting the Chocolate. It's important to melt the chocolate slowly in the microwave in 15-second increments. Stir after each one in order to prevent the chocolate from burning.
- Grease Your Hands or Utensils. It's easier to press the mixture into the pan if you grease your hands with butter or cooking spray since the mixture is very sticky. You can also use a grease spatula or a piece of parchment for pressing.
- Allow Them Time to Set. Give the treats time to set up before you cut and dip them. This way they will hold their shape. They also need to set again after dipping in the chocolate.
- Use a Pan Lined with Parchment. Set it up before begin to dip treats so you have a place to put your treats after dipping them in chocolate. The parchment makes them easier to remove once the chocolate sets.
FAQ
Yes! Add a quarter cup of peanut butter to the marshmallow mixture before combining with the Rice Krispies.
Yes, use a gluten-free crispy rice cereal for your base.
To prevent sticking, use butter or non-stick cooking spray on your sharp knife or your hands before touching and shaping the treats.
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Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispie Treats
Equipment
- miicrowave safe bowl or double boiler
- rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment
Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- ¼ cup salted butter
- 5 cups marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 8 oz chocolate melted (dark, milk, or white chocolate)
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil or coconut oil
Decoration
- Sprinkles
- Chopped Nuts
Instructions
- Grease a 9 x 9 inch square baking pan with butter or cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the marshmallows and stir until completely melted and well combined. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the Rice Krispies cereal with a spatula to the marshmallow mixture and gently fold until the cereal is evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared 9 x 9-inch pan. Use a buttered spatula or parchment paper to evenly press the mixture into the pan.
- Allow the Rice Krispie mixture to cool and set in the pan for about 30 minutes.
- Once the mixture is completely cooled and set, use a sharp knife to cut it into squares or rectangles.
- In a microwave-safe bowl or using a double boiler, melt the chocolate until smooth, in 15 second intervals, stirring in between each. Add a teaspoon of oil to chocolate if needed to to thin it out and stir in until smooth.
- Prepare parchment lined baking sheet.
- Insert a popsicle stick into cooled Rice Krispie Square, if desired, otherwise you can use your hands and dip the top or side of each square into the melted chocolate.
- Dip each Rice Krispie treat into the melted chocolate, coating the top 1 inch evenly. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off.
- Immediately sprinkle with your favorite toppings, such as colorful sprinkles or chopped nuts, before the chocolate sets. You can also drizzle with white chocolate for contrast.
- Place them on the parchment paper lined pan to set, which usually takes a few minutes at room temperature or quicker if you refrigerate or freeze them briefly.
- Once the chocolate is fully set, serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- Fresh Ingredients. Use fresh marshmallows and cereal for best results. Since we aren't cooking these any staleness in the ingredients may alter the flavor.
- Dipping Your Treats. Make sure they are at room temperature before dipping to prevent the chocolate from cracking.
- Cutting the Squares. Use a sharp knife greased with butter or sprayed with cooking spray when cutting to ensure clean edges.
- Melting the Chocolate. It's important to melt the chocolate slowly in the microwave in 15-second increments. Stir after each one in order to prevent the chocolate from burning.
- Grease Your Hands or Utensils. It's easier to press the mixture into the pan if you grease your hands with butter or cooking spray since the mixture is very sticky. You can also use a grease spatula or a piece of parchment for pressing.
- Allow Them Time to Set. Give the treats time to set up before you cut and dip them. This way they will hold their shape. They also need to set again after dipping in the chocolate.
- Use a Pan Lined with Parchment. Set it up before begin to dip treats so you have a place to put your treats after dipping them in chocolate. The parchment makes them easier to remove once the chocolate sets.
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This post was originally published August 2017. It has been updated with new images and content.
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