Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
These Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats are made with Dutch cocoa powder, chocolate chips, and a secret ingredient that makes them even more chocolatey. So good!
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Servings: 16
Ingredients
- 6 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
- ⅓ Cup Dutch Cocoa Powder
- 16 Oz Mini Marshmallows
- ¾ Cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
- ¼ Tsp Kosher Salt
- 8 Cups Rice Krispie Cereal
Instructions
- Lightly spray a 9×13-inch pan with nonstick spray and set aside.
- In a large pot over low heat, melt the butter and salt.
- Whisk in the cocoa powder and espresso powder until smooth. Cook for about 30 seconds to bloom the cocoa.
- Add the mini marshmallows and stir continuously until completely melted and smooth.
- Remove the pot from the heat. Add the chocolate chips and vanilla extract. Stir until the chocolate chips are melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Add the Rice Krispies cereal and gently fold until evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and lightly press into an even layer. Do not pack the mixture tightly.
- Allow the treats to cool for 1 hour before cutting into 16 squares.
Notes
- Dutch-process cocoa provides a deeper chocolate flavor and darker color, but natural cocoa powder works as well.
- For extra chocolate flavor, sprinkle ¼ cup of mini chocolate chips over the top while the treats are still warm, then lightly press them into the surface.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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