Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispies Treats

These are the original Rice Krispies squares we all know and love, but made extra special dipped in chocolate and topped with sprinkles!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Method stovetop

Prep Time 30

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 131

Author Lily Ernst

Ingredients

3 Tbsp butter
4 cups (284g) mini marshmallows
6 cups (200g) rice krispies cereal
270-300 g (1 pkg) semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
sprinkles for decorating optional

Instructions

Line and butter a 9x13" pan with wax paper. Set aside.
In a large pot, melt the butter over low heat. Add the marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
3 Tbsp butter, 4 cups (284g) mini marshmallows
Stir in the cereal until well coated. Using a buttered spatula, evenly press the mixture onto the prepared pan. Let cool and cut into 2x2" squares.
6 cups (200g) rice krispies cereal
Melt the chocolate over a double boiler. Dip each square into the melted chocolate. Smooth the surface if needed and top with sprinkles. Let stand until the chocolate hardens and enjoy.
270-300 g (1 pkg) semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips

Notes

Leftovers can be stacked in an airtight container lined with sheets of wax paper in between each layer to prevent them from stickinand stored at room temperature for up to 3 days.

You can also freeze them for up to 6 weeks. When ready to serve, let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes or until thawed.

Tips

Use fresh marshmallows because they melt easier and are soft and gooey, which is ideal for Rice Krispies squares. Old marshmallows get dry and melt into a big glob which also makes them hard to mix into the cereal.
Melt the butter and marshmallows over low heat to avoid burning the mixture. It will take a few more minutes, but it will also prevent the Rice Krispies squares from getting hard and you'll end up with soft and chewy treats.
Butter the pan to keep the wax paper in place and butter the spatula to prevent the treats from sticking to the spatula when you are pressing the mixture evenly into the pan.
Use a large sharp kitchen knife for nice clean-cut squares.

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