Description
These Hot Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats are a mouthwatering combination of marshmallows and Rice Krispies, offering irresistible flavor and a delightful texture. Perfect as a quick snack or dessert, they bring warmth and joy to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter
- 20 ounces mini marshmallows (divided)
- 2 packets hot cocoa mix (about 2.5 oz or 75g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 9 cups (240g) Rice Krispies cereal
- ¼ cup (36g) mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×13-inch pan by lining it with foil and spraying with nonstick cooking spray.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat until bubbly.
- Stir in 15 ounces of mini marshmallows until fully melted.
- Remove from heat and mix in the hot cocoa mix and vanilla extract until combined.
- Fold in the Rice Krispies until well coated, then add the remaining marshmallows gently.
- Press the mixture into the prepared pan and sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
- Cool completely, slice into bars, and enjoy!
Notes
Use fresh marshmallows for the best texture; stale ones may not melt well.
Experiment with flavored hot cocoa mixes for unique variations.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg