Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats

5 from 1 vote

Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats are a twist on classic Rice Krispie Treats, with chocolate chips, cocoa powder, and ooey-gooey marshmallows!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: squares

Calories: 230kcal

Lightly butter or spray a 9x9 baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
Heat butter in a large heavy bottomed pot over medium heat until completely melted. Save the butter wrapper for later.
Add most of the marshmallows, reserving 2 cups for later and reduce the heat to low. Stir until the marshmallows are completely melted, then remove from the heat.
Add cocoa powder, chocolate chips, vanilla, and salt. Stir until combined and the chocolate chips have melted.
Add rice krispies and reserved marshmallows. Stir until the cereal is evenly coated in the marshmallow mixture. Pour into the prepared pan and gently press with the reserved butter wrapper.
Let set up for 15 minutes before slicing into squares.

Storage

Store: Store the treats in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days. If it's warm and humid, you might want to keep them in the fridge to prevent them from becoming too soft. If your leftovers are hard, you can reheat them in the microwave for 15–20 seconds to soften them up before serving.
Freeze: Wrap the bars tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil, either individually or in the slab before slicing it, and place in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let it defrost at room temperature before slicing or serving.