Description
These Hot Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats offer an irresistible blend of marshmallows and cocoa, making them a perfect quick dessert or cozy snack to share with loved ones.
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 baking pan with foil and nonstick spray.
- Melt butter and 15 ounces of mini marshmallows over medium heat until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract and hot cocoa mix until well combined.
- Fold in Rice Krispies cereal gently, then add remaining marshmallows.
- Press mixture into the prepared pan and top with mini chocolate chips.
- Cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then cut into squares.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with coconut oil or vegan margarine.
Store in an airtight container for up to a week at room temperature.
For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg