Hot Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats are the perfect cozy snack. Sweet, gooey, and sticky rice krispie treats are packed with mini marshmallows, hot cocoa mix, and milk chocolate. They are the perfect rich chocolatey treat to snack on during a snow day or Christmas party!
Hot Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
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Rice Krispie treats are one of the most universally loved treats! The best part about them is they are SO easy and a fun no bake dessert. There's no baking, no measuring 10 different baking ingredients, and most importantly no stressing. It's melting and stirring ingredients together and then pressing them into a baking tray.
These hot chocolate rice krispie treats are perfect for chocolate lovers. There is a double dose of chocolate goodness with hot chocolate mix and milk chocolate chips! If you really want to take them up a notch with a third dose of chocolate you can top them with chocolate sprinkles... yum!
What are Hot Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats
These hot chocolate rice krispie treats are a fun twist on two classic treats, rice krispies and hot cocoa! The treats are flavored with a combination of milk chocolate chips and hot cocoa mix. They are a perfect quick and easy no bake treat. Perfect for a cozy winter day, holiday treat, Valentine's day treat, or just a cozy movie night! They are so easy to make and so yummy.
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Ingredients
- Rice Krispies Cereal - any brand of puffed rice cereal will work for this recipe. You can also use cocoa puffs but they are often tricky to find in stores.
- Marshmallows - a bag of large marshmallows is melted down to create the base of the rice krispie treats.
- Mini Marshmallows - stirred into the treats to add give them a hot cocoa vibe!
- Hot Chocolate Mix - stirred into the marshmallow base to give them a rich cocoa flavor. You can change up the flavor profile by using a flavored hot cocoa mix such as salted caramel or peppermint!
- Chocolate Chips - melted into the marshmallow base to give them an extra rich chocolate flavor.
- Butter - melted into the marshmallow base, this keeps them nice and ooey gooey without hardening too much.
How to Make Hot Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats
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- Grease a 9"x13" baking tray with cooking spray, or line with parchment paper.
- Place a large pot on low heat and melt the butter.
- Add the chocolate chips to the pot and stir until the chocolate has melted.
- Stir in the hot chocolate mix until fully combined.
- Add in the marshmallows and stir continuously until the marshmallows have fully melted. Stir until everything is evenly melted and combined.
- Remove the pan from the heat and pour in the rice krispies cereal. Gently mix using a spatula or wooden spoon. Mix until the cereal is evenly coated in the marshmallow mixture.
Tip: spray the spatula with cooking spray so that the mixture does not stick as much to the spatula. - Gently stir in the ⅓ cup of the mini marshmallows. Some of them will melt slightly and some will remain whole. It gives the treats a nice variety.
- Gently spread the mixture into an even layer in the prepared pan. Do not press the mixture down too much, just press it down enough to create an even layer of the rice krispie treats.
- Decorate the top with more mini marshmallows, sprinkles, chocolate chips, or candies of choice. Gently press them down to ensure they stick.
- Let cool for 30 minutes. Slice into 18 or 24 squares. Serve and enjoy!
Tips for the Best Treats
- Melting - this is a fun and easy no bake recipe. You can melt the butter, chocolate, and marshmallows in the microwave for an even quicker recipe, or stovetop on a pot. Be sure to stir the mixture continuously so it does not burn on the bottom. You want a nice smooth and evenly combined marshmallow base for the treats.
- Flavor Variations - we love hot chocolate because there are so many different flavor variations. These rice krispies treats are made with regular hot cocoa mix, milk chocolate chips and marshmallows. You can get creative and use a different flavor of hot cocoa mix such as salted caramel or peppermint. For mix-in's and decorations you can add crushed candy canes, M&M's, flavored marshmallows, and more. The possibilities are endless!
- Storage - be sure to store leftovers in an airtight container or else the treats will harden if left uncovered. You can store them up to one week in advance or freeze them in a freezer-safe airtight container for up to 3 months.
FAQ
These treats are served at room temperature. You can also microwave them for 10-15 seconds for a warm gooey rice krispie treat!
Store in an airtight container for up to one week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Yes! These are a great make ahead dessert. Follow the recipe as usual. Store the treats in an airtight container for up to one week or freeze for up to 3 months. Place pieces of parchment paper between layers of treats to prevent them from sticking together.
Yes these are freezer friendly! Store the treats in a freezer safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Place pieces of parchment paper between layers of treats to prevent them from sticking together.
This recipe is vegetarian.
Ensure the brand of marshmallows and hot chocolate mix used is gluten free.
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Hot Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup milk chocolate chips
- ½ cup hot chocolate mix
- 1 bag marshmallows (10 ounces, 40 large marshmallows)
- 6 cups rice krispies Cereal
- ⅓ cup mini marshmallows
Topping
- Chocolate Sprinkles
- Mini marshmallows
- Mini chocolate chips
- Dehydrated marshmallows
- Crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Grease a 9"x13" baking tray with cooking spray, or line with parchment paper.
- Place a large pot on low heat and melt the ½ cup butter.
- Add the ½ cup milk chocolate chips to the pot and stir until the chocolate has melted.
- Stir in the ½ cup hot chocolate mix until fully combined.
- Add in the 1 bag marshmallows and stir continuously until the marshmallows have fully melted. Stir until everything is evenly melted and combined.
- Remove the pan from the heat and pour in the 6 cups rice krispies Cereal. Gently mix using a spatula or wooden spoon. Mix until the cereal is evenly coated in the marshmallow mixture.Tip: spray the spatula with cooking spray so that the mixture does not stick as much to the spatula.
- Gently stir in the ⅓ cup mini marshmallows. Some of them will melt slightly and some will remain whole. It gives the treats a nice variety.
- Gently spread the mixture into an even layer in the prepared pan. Do not press the mixture down too much, just press it down enough to create an even layer of the rice krispie treats.
- Decorate the top with more Mini marshmallows, Chocolate Sprinkles, or any combination of Mini chocolate chips, Dehydrated marshmallows, Crushed candy canes, or candies of choice. Gently press them down to ensure they stick.
- Let cool for 30 minutes. Slice into 18 or 24 squares. Serve and enjoy!
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