Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispie Treats

These Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispie Treats are super easy with only 5 simple ingredients and are made in the microwave rather than on the stovetop. This makes it faster to put together and easier to clean up.

I provide a few key tips to make these treats super simple and details on which ingredients and quantities make the process easier.

I love the combination of the rich chocolate and the crunchy Rice Krispie treats. It reminds me of the base layer of a 5-layer cake from a little bakery that I had when living in Spain. It is a chocolate cake that I have spent years trying to recreate.

I even made a lighter version inspired by that chocolate cake with this caramel mousse cake. Another great recipe that combines chocolate and vanilla with crunch is this recipe for Oreo Cheesecake Brownies.

For another dessert that has a satisfying crunch, I love these White Chocolate Pretzel Cookies.

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• Ingredients:
• How to Dip Rice Krispie Treats in Chocolate:
• How to Make Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispie Treats
• Tips and Tricks
• Recipe FAQs
• Other Chocolate-Related Desserts to Consider...
• Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispie Treats

Ingredients:

Below are the ingredients needed to make Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispie Treats.

• Butter: I use salted butter, unsalted butter is fine too.
• Marshmallows: The recipe calls for standard-size marshmallows, but any size will work as long as it is roughly 12oz.
• Rice Krispies: I use the store brand Rice Krispies cereal, but most brands here will work just fine. The standard Rice Krispie treat recipe calls for 5 cups of Rice Krispies cereal. I use 7 cups because it creates a firmer Rice Krispie Treat that holds up to being dipped in chocolate. You can even consider adding up to 8 cups of Rice Krispies cereal for a dense Rice Krispie treat square. Just be sure that your marshmallows are very melted to be able to coat and incorporate all of the Rice Krispies.
• Chocolate: Use either bittersweet or milk chocolate, depending on your preference. Be sure to choose high-quality chocolate such as Ghirardelli or Guittard. Higher-quality chocolate melts better in the microwave and tastes better.
• Sprinkles: Optional.

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

How to Dip Rice Krispie Treats in Chocolate:

• The thicker, more firmly packed the rice krispies the easier they are to hold together when dipping into chocolate. Use 7 cups Rice Krispies per 12oz marshmallows. I use a 9x13 dish, but for even thicker Rice Krispies, you can use a 9x9 or 8x8 dish.
• Choose high-quality chocolate such as Guittard or Ghirardelli (chocolate chips or chocolate baking bars). It is easier to melt in the microwave and tastes better. They are more expensive but worth it. Nestle chocolate chips do not melt well in the microwave.
• Melt chocolate in a small dish, preferably with a flat bottom.
• Hold the sides of the Rice Krispie Treat and dip the large surface of the treat into the melted chocolate. Turn upside down and allow to cool on a plate or drying rack.

How to Make Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispie Treats

Below are the step-by-step instructions and photos for how to make Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispie Treats.

Step 1. Butter a 9x13 baking dish or line with parchment paper, then butter.

Step 2. In a large microwave-safe bowl, add the butter and marshmallows. Microwave for 1 minute, adding 30 seconds as needed until the butter is melted and the marshmallows have expanded and doubled in size.

Step 3. Stir the marshmallow mixture to combine the marshmallows and melted butter. Add the Rice Krispies cereal and stir gently to coat all of the Rice Krispies with the marshmallow mixture. Pour the Rice Krispies into the prepared baking dish.

Step 4. Take the now empty marshmallow bag and turn it inside out. Lightly butter it, then put your hand inside the bag and use it to press the Rice Krispies into the baking dish. This protects your hands from getting sticky and the buttered bag allows you to press the Rice Krispie treats without sticking.  Ensure that the mixture reaches all of the corners and is pressed gently but firmly into the dish. Allow to rest and cool for 10-20 minutes. Cut into squares.

Step 5. Meanwhile, add the chocolate chips to a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute, then 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between until melted.

Step 6. Dip each Rice Krispie Treat square into the melted chocolate. Then flip them upside down and place them on a plate or drying rack. If using sprinkles, add the sprinkles to the top of the chocolate-dipped Rice Krispies Treats immediately. Allow the chocolate to fully cool before eating.

Tips and Tricks

• Skip the Stovetop: Use a microwave-safe bowl and heat the marshmallows in the microwave.
• Don’t Temper the Chocolate: Tempering chocolate is a method of heating the chocolate so that when it cools it has a glassy, shiny, hard finish. This is a great technique, but not necessary for simple Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispie Treats. Save time and dip the Rice Krispie Treats in melted chocolate. The chocolate will cool and harden, and allow the Rice Krispies to be stacked and stored at room temperature if desired.
• Pressing the Mixture into the Dish: Use the empty marshmallow bag turned inside out as a type of “oven mitt”. Butter the now outward-facing inside of the bag, put your hand inside, and press the treats into the dish.
• Add Sprinkles While the Chocolate is Warm: Add the sprinkles immediately after dipping the Rice Krispie Treat in the melted chocolate before the chocolate has cooled and solidified to ensure that they stick. My kids love sprinkles. It makes the littlest things feel extra special by just adding rainbow sprinkles.

Recipe FAQs

Other Chocolate-Related Desserts to Consider...

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