These chocolate dipped Rice Krispies treats are such an incredibly tasty combination of crispy cereal bar covered in richchocolate! This classic no-bake cereal bar is a timeless favorite that's loved by kids of all ages!
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Instructions
Butter your 9 x 13 x 2 inch baking pan, or line with parchment paper.
Stovetop Method: Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Once the butter is melted, add the marshmallows (minus 1 cup to mix in later if desired) and stir to coat well. Stir frequently until all of the marshmallows are melted, then remove from heat.Microwave Method: Place the marshmallows and 1 tablespoon portion pats of your butter into a large microwave-safe bowl and heat for 1 minute, stir, then continue heating in 30-second increments. Stir between each heating. Once there are only a few small lumps, stir the marshmallow mixture vigorously until smooth.
Stir in the vanilla and a pinch of salt, then add all of the Rice Krispies cereal™ and the (optional) 1 cup portion of marshmallows. Gently fold the cereal and marshmallows in until all of the cereal is fully coated.
Transfer the coated cereal to your prepared pan, then gently press the Rice Krispies cereal down until you have an even layer. *Do not pack the cereal in firmly, as it will make your Rice Krispies treats turn out hard.
Set the treats out and let them cool and set for about 1-2 hours before slicing into small rectangles for dipping.
Place your chocolate chips into a small microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second increments. Stir between each heating until the chips are melted and smooth.
Dip each sliced Rice Krispies treat into the melted chocolate then set aside on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet to dry. Sprinkle with holiday-themed sprinkles and nonpariels if desired.
Let the chocolate dry at room temperature (do not refrigerate) for up to 2 hours.
10 oz bag of marshmallows (about 40 marshmallows, or 4 cups mini-marshmallows, or 7 oz jar of marshmallow fluff)
6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Recipe Notes:
Use low heat. High heat leads to hard Rice Krispies. Use a low flame when melting the butter and marshmallows.
Don’t use old marshmallows. When they’ve been sitting around for a while, marshmallows stop melting well.
Cut small squares to fully coat your treats. Get maximum chocolate coverage for your Rice Krispies treats by cutting them into bite-sized squares and coating all sides with chocolate!
Store in an air tight container at room temperature for up to three days.