Chocolate Covered Rice Krispie Treats

Rice krispie treats are one of my favorite no-bake treats to make (and eat!). I love the crispy cereal, chewy, buttery-ness and when I top it with my favorite dark chocolate and sea salt? So GOOD. While my Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats are also amazing and I love them, they feel more like a spring/summer dessert, or Valentine’s day treat. Fall treats need a little more depth and richness! So let’s make these Chocolate Covered Rice Krispie Treats!

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Here’s what you’ll need to make these krispie treats:

Rice Krispie Cereal – You can also use any off-brand of crispy rice cereal you can find. No one will be able to tell the difference!

Butter – I use salted because I mostly have that on hand and a touch of extra saltiness really makes for a tastier rice krispie treat, in my opinion!

Marshmallows – It’s helpful to use mini marshmallows, but if all you have a regular size, use them!

Vanilla extract – A little touch of vanilla extract is always good with chocolate!

Dark chocolate – My favorite dark chocolate bars are the Dark Chocolate Lover’s Bars (affiliate link) from Trader Joe’s. They are so smooth and not too sweet. If you can’t find those, you can use dark chocolate chips or another dark chocolate bar that you like.

Corn syrup – This will get mixed in with the dark chocolate for some extra shine and smoothness so it’s easier to dip the krispie treats.

Sea salt (affiliate link) – I loveeee sprinkling a little sea salt on chocolatey baked goods. It really brings out the flavor of the chocolate and balances the sweetness from the marshmallows, making these feel pretty darn classy for rice krispie treats.

The base is made just like regular rice krispie treats!

First, either grease a 9″ x 13″ baking dish with butter or line it with parchment paper.

Then start by melting butter, then adding marshmallows. Stir constantly until melted.

Once melted, turn off the heat and add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.

Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the rice krispie cereal with a rubber spatula until the cereal is evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.

Scrape the cereal mixture into the prepared baking dish, then press into an even layer. You’ll want to grease your hands with a little butter so the mixture doesn’t stick to your hands.

Allow this to cool/set in the fridge for about 30 minutes. Then we’ll dip!

Put the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and place in the microwave on high for 1 minute intervals until melted, stirring in between each interval. Then add the corn syrup.

Cut the rice krispie treats into squares and have a wire cooling rack handing to place the treats onto as you dip.

Drop a rice krispie treat face-down into the chocolate, lift and allow any excess chocolate to drip, then flip and place on the cooling rack. You can use the back of a spoon or a spatula to smooth out the chocolate if necessary.

Once all are coated, place the treats back in the fridge to set the chocolate. About 5-10 minutes in, when the chocolate has partially set, sprinkle with the sea salt.

I think you’ll love these rice krispie treats because they are:

• Perfectly chewy with balanced flavor, thanks to our sea salt!

• Easy to make but feel a little fancy when you use rich dark chocolate and flakey sea salt

• No-bake, which means they are perfect for when you don’t want to turn your oven on, or you need the room in the oven for more serious holiday baking!

Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats

No Bake Fudge

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