Chocolate Covered Rice Krispy Treats (Printable Version)

Crunchy marshmallow squares topped with melted chocolate and rainbow sprinkles

# What You'll 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

# Steps:

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 approximately 10 minutes.
08 - In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and oil. Microwave on medium power in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until melted and glossy.
09 - Pour the melted chocolate over the cooled Rice Krispy 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 to 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 to 16 bars with a sharp knife.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The chocolate coating turns a nostalgic snack into something that feels fancy enough to wrap up as a gift.
  • You only need one pot and about fifteen minutes of active work before everything sets on its own.
  • Kids and adults both reach for seconds, which means you won't be stuck with leftovers you have to eat alone.
  • The sprinkles aren't just decoration, they add tiny bursts of color that make every bite feel like a celebration.
02 -
  • If you press the cereal mixture too hard, the bars turn dense and lose that light, crispy texture—treat it gently.
  • Melted chocolate can seize into a grainy mess if even a drop of water gets in, so keep your bowl and spatula completely dry.
  • Cutting these while the chocolate is still slightly tacky will drag and smear—patience here pays off with picture-perfect bars.
03 -
  • Use a pizza cutter instead of a knife for the cleanest cuts—it rolls through the layers without dragging or crumbling.
  • If you let the melted chocolate cool to about 88 degrees F before pouring, it sets with a glossy, professional-looking finish instead of a dull film.
  • Toast the Rice Krispies in a dry skillet for two minutes before mixing them in—it deepens the flavor and adds an extra layer of crunch.
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