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    Home » Recipes » Bars and Brownies

    Published: May 24, 2021 by Nicole This post may contain affiliate links.

    Rice Krispie Treats with Chocolate Chips

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    Your favorite marshmallowy cereal treats packed with scattered chocolate pieces in every square. These chocolate chip Rice Krispies are easy to make and so much fun to eat.

    aerial view of an 8x8 baking dish filled with chocolate chip rice krispie treats and a yellow towel underneath

    Rice Krispie treats are already an amazing snack. Gooey, soft, crunchy, sweet, and perfect for any occasion (including weddings!) But adding chocolate into the mix is just incredible and even easier than you may think!

    If you're a fan of chocolate (who isn't) then I'm sure you can understand why these Rice Krispie squares with chocolate chips are so irresistible. These yummy cereal bars have been a huge hit with adults and kids.

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    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🍽 Equipment Needed
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
    • 💭 FAQs
    • 📖 Recipe
    a plate of chocolate chip rice krispie treats piled together and plate on top of a yellow towel

    🥘 Ingredients

    • Butter
    • Marshmallows
    • Rice Krispies
    • Chocolate chips

    For the exact amounts needed, please see the recipe card below.

    🍽 Equipment Needed

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    • Large pot
    • 8x8 baking dish
    • Wooden spoon

    🔪 Instructions

    Check out how to make rice krispie treats with chocolate chips with these simple step-by-step instructions:

    Melt the butter in a large pot over medium or low heat.

    Add in the mini marshmallows and allow to cook until dissolved, stirring occasionally.

    Remove the pan from the heat and stir in your cereal until well coated.

    Allow resting for 2-3 minutes to cool down.

    Stir in the chocolate chips and quickly transport them to your prepared baking dish.

    Press the cereal into the bottom of the baking dish to create a compact and even layer.

    Let sit for about 2 hours to cool and set as the chocolate will be melty.

    an upclose side view of stacked squares of chocolate chip rice krispie treats

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    You can add up to another cup of mini marshmallows (to make the ratio 1:1) if you would like your cereal treats to be more gooey and soft. You can also use coconut oil instead of milk if you'd like to try them with a little different flavor. The coconut oil would be very light in flavor and taste great with the chocolate!

    Another big tip to keep in mind when making these chocolate chip Rice Krispie treats is that the chocolate chips will try to melt. It's a hot pot and warm melted cereal and marshmallows, so naturally chocolate will melt. This is why it's important to wait a few minutes before stirring in the chocolate chips. I recommend 2-5 minutes. You don't want to wait too long though as the Krispies might try to set up and become harder to stir.

    During the time that I wait for the cereal to cool down, I prep my baking dish by spraying it with nonstick spray, rubbing with butter, or lining it with parchment paper. How you prep is up to you but the parchment paper is my favorite because it makes it easier to remove from the pan and slice.

    💭 FAQs

    Are Rice Krispie squares gluten free?

    Not every type of rice crispy cereal out there is gluten-free but some are. Look for product packaging that specifically states gluten-free and then double-check the ingredients list just in case of allergen info.

    Why are my Rice Krispie treats hard?

    If you overcook, overstir, or overheat your marshmallows and butter then you can easily end up with hard cereal treats. I recommend cooking at a low to medium temperature. Slow might take longer but it won't overheat and stirring every once in a while keeps you from overworking the sugars too.

    What type of chocolate chip should I use for Rice Crispies?

    My favorite chocolate chip to use for my Krispie treats is the jumbo-sized ones. They're semi-sweet and large enough that you can't miss them when they're scattered around. Not only that but because you're mixing warm cereal with chocolate, the chocolate tends to melt with smaller chips, so the bigger it is, the more time you have to toss everything together and press into a pan.

    side view of a square of chocolate chip rice krispie treats with more in background

    More great cereal treat recipes to try

    • Dairy Free Rice Krispie Treats
    • Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
    • Fruity Pebbles Treats
    • Red Velvet Rice Krispie Treats
    • Easy Microwave Scotcheroos

    📖 Recipe

    Rice Krispie Treats with Chocolate Chips
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    Rice Krispie Treats with Chocolate Chips

    Your favorite marshmallowy cereal treats packed with scattered chocolate pieces in every square. These chocolate chip Rice Krispies are easy to make and so much fun to eat.
    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cool 2 hrs
    Total Time 2 hrs 15 mins
    Servings: 12 squares
    Calories: 249kcal
    Cost Recipe $4.37 / Serving $0.36
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    Equipment

    • Large Pot
    • 8x8 Baking Dish
    • Wooden Spoon

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup butter ($0.38)
    • 5 cup mini marshmallows ($1.00)
    • 6 cups Rice Krispie Cereal ($2.00)
    • 1 cup chocolate chips ($0.99)
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    Instructions

    • In a large pot melt your butter over medium or low heat.
    • Stir in the mini marshmallows and cook until dissolved, stirring occasionally.
    • Remove from heat. Stir in rice crispy cereal.
    • Wait about 2-3 minutes for the mix to cool down before quickly stirring in the chocolate chips. Move quickly and carefully as the chocolate will melt from the residual heat.
    • Press the rice crispies into the bottom of a greased 8x8 or 9x9 baking dish. Let sit for about 2 hours to cool and for the chocolate to set before serving.

    Notes

    Recipe Tips

    You can add up to another cup of mini marshmallows (to make the ratio 1:1) if you would like your cereal treats to be more gooey and soft. You can also use coconut oil instead of milk if you'd like to try them with a little different flavor. The coconut oil would be very light in flavor and taste great with the chocolate!
    Another big tip to keep in mind when making these chocolate chip Rice Krispie treats is that the chocolate chips will try to melt. It's a hot pot and warm melted cereal and marshmallows, so naturally chocolate will melt. This is why it's important to wait a few minutes before stirring in the chocolate chips. I recommend 2-5 minutes.
    You don't want to wait too long though as the Krispies might try to set up and become harder to stir. During the time that I wait for the cereal to cool down, I prep my baking dish by spraying it with nonstick spray, rubbing with butter, or lining it with parchment paper. How you prep is up to you but the parchment paper is my favorite because it makes it easier to remove from the pan and slice.
    If you overcook, oversteer, or overheat your marshmallows and butter then you can easily end up with hard cereal treats. I recommend cooking at a low to medium temperature. Slow might take longer but it won't overheat and stirring every once in a while keeps you from overworking the sugars.
    My favorite chocolate chip to use for my Krispie treats is the jumbo-sized ones. They're semi-sweet and large enough that you can't miss them when they're scattered around. Not only that but because you're mixing warm cereal with chocolate, the chocolate tends to melt with smaller chips, so the bigger it is, the more time you have to toss everything together and press into a pan.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1square | Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 41.3g | Protein: 2.7g | Fat: 9.5g | Saturated Fat: 5.8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.2g | Cholesterol: 10.2mg | Sodium: 93.6mg | Potassium: 20.3mg | Fiber: 1.4g | Sugar: 24.1g | Vitamin A: 197.1IU | Vitamin C: 9.2mg | Calcium: 2.5mg | Iron: 4.5mg
    Author NicoleDurham
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
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