These Chocolate Covered Rice Krispie Treats are perfect for the Fourth of July. Better yet, these sticky sweet treats are made with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.
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Why this Chocolate Covered Rice Krispies Treats Recipe is a Keeper
These gooey Rice Krispie treats are made with butter and marshmallows and are perfect for summer. Dipped in chocolate and featuring crispy rice cereal, these chewy Rice Krispie treats are a no-bake recipe that doesn’t take that long to make. Here are a few reasons why you’ll love these chocolate treats:
- 25 Minute Snack: Have these chewy Rice Krispies squares ready in just 25 minutes.
- Easy Ingredients: All of the ingredients for gooey Rice Krispie treats can be found in your kitchen or local store.
- Family Friendly: Chocolate marshmallow treats are great for summer parties, holidays, birthdays, and more.
If you’re looking for more holiday Rice Krispie treats recipes, you might also like: Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats, Strawberry Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats, and Crispy Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Balls.
Why Are My Chocolate Covered Rice Krispie Treats Tough and Hard?
If your Rice Krispie treats are too hard, it may be because the marshmallows have overcooked. Make sure to cook on low heat and stir often. However, you don’t want to overmix, as that will develop the gluten in the cereal.
Ingredient Notes for Rice Krispie Treats with Chocolate
- Rice Krispies Cereal: This rice-based cereal makes up the treats, and has a light, crunchy texture. They are perfect for these chocolate covered rice Krispie treats.
- Mini Marshmallows: Melted marshmallows will help bind these no-bake treats together. Use about 4 cups of mini marshmallows instead of regular marshmallows because they melt more easily, allowing the cereal to stick together better.
- Candy Melts: Use red, white, and blue candy melts for coloring.
- Sprinkles: Decorate the treats with red, white, and blue sprinkles.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Variations and Substitutions to Make Chocolate Rice Treats
There are lots of different ways to put your own spin on these treats, such as using chocolate chips and coconut oil. Here are some helpful ideas:
- Food Coloring: You can color the Rice Krispies themselves with food coloring in addition to the melted candies.
- Holiday Rice Krispie Treats: If you love Rice Krispies treats, you can use different colored candy melts to make these delicious chocolate treats for different holidays. For instance, white and pink melts will make a great Valentine’s Day treat, or you can make this classic rice snack green and red for Christmas.
- Chocolate Bar: Instead of candy melts, you can melt a chopped chocolate bar. You can use dark chocolate or milk chocolate.
- Coconut Oil: You can use coconut oil instead of butter.
Special Equipment Needed to Make Chocolate Dipped Rice Treats
- Popsicle Sticks: Put the rice treats on popsicle sticks for a fun and mess-free way to eat this snack without it sticking to your hands.
- Piping Bags: Use piping bags to drizzle the melted chocolate onto the treats.
Pro Tip to Love these Chocolate-Dipped Rice Treats
Low and slow is the way to go! Melt your marshmallows and butter over low heat on the stovetop or in short bursts in the microwave, stirring frequently. This prevents burning and ensures even melting.
How to Make Chocolate Covered Rice Krispie Treats
These rice treats are made with fresh marshmallows, Rice Krispies cereal, and a layer of chocolate melts. To learn how to make these chocolate dipped Rice Krispies treats, follow the steps below. If you liked this recipe, let us know how it went!
These are the basic steps for making chocolate dipped Rice Krispie treats. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
1. Melt Marshmallows and Butter Rice Krispies
First, line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. In a large pan over medium heat, melt butter; add the marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth. After you melt the butter and marshmallows, remove from heat and add in Rice Krispies cereal, and stir to evenly coat the cereal.
2. Shape the Treats
Spread the cereal mixture evenly into the lined baking sheet and press gently, using your hands to press the mixture. To keep it from sticking, you can spread butter on your hands or use a piece of wax paper. Allow the cereal mixture to cool completely.
3. Cut Into Squares
Gently lift the cooled Rice Krispies treats out of the prepared pan and sit on a flat surface that you can safely cut on. Cut the cereal treats in half down the middle and then down the center lengthwise, then cut each quarter into thirds creating rectangle pieces. Next, trim the corners off of the rectangular pieces to create a popsicle shape. Press a popsicle stick into the bottom of your popsicle shaped Rice Krispies treat and repeat with all 12 pieces.
4. Melt the Chocolate
In a double boiler or a heat safe bowl over a pot of simmering water, melt your candy melts; you can also use a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 1 minute. You want the chocolate coating to be smooth. If it is too thick once the chocolate is melted, you can add shortening; add it in a ½ tsp at a time until the consistency is creamy and smooth.
5. Dip into Candy Melts
Next, lay wax or parchment paper flat on your counter and table. Dip the top ¼ of each popsicle into your candy melts, you can also use a spoon or spatula to spread it on the area you’d like to cover. Then, lay the dipped popsicle on your prepared surface to cool, and repeat with each popsicle until they are all dipped. Set the chocolate and allow excess chocolate to drip off. I dipped mine in all three colors but you can dip in one color and drizzle with the others; the choice is yours!
6. Decorate the Treats
Place the remaining melted chocolate in a piping bag and cut off the tip, drizzle your popsicles with the chocolate. Sprinkle with sprinkle while the chocolate is still soft and allow to cool completely. Wrap individually with plastic wrap, or store in an airtight container until ready to serve.
Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispie Recipe FAQs
Leftover treats should be stored at room temperature in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. You can also store the treats in the fridge.
Serve the treats on a festive plate with other desserts for a Fourth of July spread.
You can make these treats up to three days in advance, then store them in an airtight container.
Unfortunately, you can’t. Rice Krispies cereal is not vegan, as it contains vitamin D3, which is an animal-derived product.
Expert Tips for Making this Gooey Marshmallow Cereal Snack
- Display: Make a patriotic display out of florist foam to display your treats.
- Decorative Rice Krispie Treats: Popsicle shapes are fun, but you can also make star cutouts or use a rectangle cutter for flag shapes.
- Decorating: Make a decorating station and have everyone decorate their chocolate-dipped Rice Krispie treats as they would like.
- Chocolate: Feel free to add mini chocolate chips to these Rice Krispie cereal treats. You can use different kinds of chocolate- rich dark chocolate, white chocolate, milk chocolate, etc.
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats: Stir in some peanut butter along with semi-sweet chocolate chips when making the treats. Use natural peanut butter to make peanut butter Rice Krispies.
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Ingredients
- 6 Cups Rice Krispies Cereal
- 1 bag Mini Marshmallows
- ¼ Cup Butter
- 1 Cup Red, White & Blue Candy Melts, each
- 3 tablespoons Shortening
- 1 tablespoon Red Sprinkles
- 1 tablespoon Blue Sprinkles
- 1 tablespoon White sprinkles
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.
- In a large pan over medium heat melt butter and marshmallows until completely melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and add in Rice Krispies cereal, stir to evenly coat cereal.
- Spread the cereal mixture evenly into the lined baking sheet and press gently. To press the mixture in without sticking, you can spread butter on your hands or use a piece of wax paper.
- Allow the cereal mixture to cool completely.
- Gently lift the cooled rice krispies treats out of the baking sheet and sit on a flat surface that you can safely cut on.
- Cut the cereal treats in half down the middle and then down the center lengthwise. Cut each quarter into thirds creating rectangle pieces.
- Trim the corners off of the rectangular pieces to create a popsicle shape.
- Press a popsicle stick into the bottom of your popsicle shaped rice krispies treat. Repeat with all 12 pieces.
- In a double boiler, or a heat safe bowl over a pot of simmering water, melt your candy melts. You want the chocolate to be smooth. If it is too thick you can add shortening, add it in a ½ tsp at a time until the consistency is creamy and smooth.
- Lay wax or parchment paper flat on your counter and table.
- Dip the top ¼ of each popsicle into your candy melts, you can also use a spoon or spatula to spread it on the area you’d like to cover.
- Lay the dipped popsicle on your prepared surface to cool.
- Repeat with each popsicle until they are all dipped. I dipped mine in all three colors but you can dip in one color and drizzle with the others, the choice is yours!
- Place the remaining melted chocolate in a piping bag and cut off the tip, drizzle your popsicles with the chocolate.
- Sprinkle with sprinkle while the chocolate is still soft.
- Allow to cool completely.
- Wrap individually with plastic wrap, or store in an airtight container until ready to serve.
Christina’s Notes
- Display: Make a patriotic display out of florist foam to display your treats.
- Decorative Rice Krispie Treats: Popsicle shapes are fun, but you can also make star cutouts or use a rectangle cutter for flag shapes.
- Decorating: Make a decorating station and have everyone decorate their chocolate-dipped Rice Krispie treats as they would like.
- Chocolate: Feel free to add mini chocolate chips to these Rice Krispie cereal treats. You can use different kinds of chocolate- rich dark chocolate, white chocolate, milk chocolate, etc.
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats: Stir in some peanut butter along with semi-sweet chocolate chips when making the treats. Use natural peanut butter to make peanut butter Rice Krispies.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.
Extra special treat with that chocolate! This is our go-to easy dessert. Everyone love rice krispie treats.