Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of cherries, chocolate, and crispy cereal with these Chocolate Covered Cherry Rice Krispies Treats. Perfect for a sweet treat or a special occasion, these no-bake squares are a hit with both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
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Rice Krispies Mixture:
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 package (10 oz) mini marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped maraschino cherries (drained and patted dry)
Chocolate Topping:
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening (for melting chocolate)
- extra chopped cherries or sprinkles for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Rice Krispies Mixture: Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, add marshmallows and stir until melted. Remove from heat, add vanilla and cherries, then fold in Rice Krispies.
- Press and Cool: Press mixture into the dish, let cool for 30 minutes.
- Make Chocolate Topping: Melt chocolate and coconut oil in the microwave, pour over cooled Rice Krispies layer, top with cherries or sprinkles.
- Chill and Serve: Chill until chocolate is set, then cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure cherries are well-drained and dried to avoid sogginess.
- Store treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
