Description
Delight in the cozy flavors of Hot Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats, a fun twist on the classic marshmallow cereal snack. These treats combine melted butter, milk chocolate chips, hot chocolate mix, and gooey marshmallows with crispy rice cereal, finished with festive toppings for a perfect sweet snack or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup milk chocolate chips
- ½ cup hot chocolate mix
- 1 bag marshmallows (10 ounces, about 40 large marshmallows)
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- ⅓ cup mini marshmallows
Toppings
- Chocolate sprinkles
- Mini marshmallows
- Mini chocolate chips
- Dehydrated marshmallows
- Crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Prepare the pan: Grease a 9″x13″ baking tray with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy removal of the treats.
- Melt the butter: Place a large pot on low heat and melt ½ cup of butter slowly to avoid burning and ensure even melting.
- Add chocolate chips: Stir in ½ cup milk chocolate chips into the melted butter until fully melted and smooth.
- Incorporate hot chocolate mix: Mix ½ cup hot chocolate mix into the melted chocolate and butter mixture until well combined for a rich hot cocoa flavor.
- Melt marshmallows: Add the entire bag of marshmallows to the pot and continuously stir until they have fully melted and the mixture becomes smooth and sticky.
- Mix in cereal: Remove the pot from heat and pour in 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal. Gently fold the cereal into the marshmallow mixture, ensuring every piece is coated evenly. To prevent sticking, spray the spatula with cooking spray before mixing.
- Add mini marshmallows: Fold in ⅓ cup mini marshmallows gently. Some will melt slightly while others remain whole, adding texture variety.
- Spread the mixture: Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and gently spread it into an even layer. Press down lightly to form an even surface without compacting too much.
- Decorate the top: Sprinkle with mini marshmallows, chocolate sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, dehydrated marshmallows, crushed candy canes, or your choice of candies. Press toppings gently to secure them in place.
- Cool and slice: Allow the treats to cool for 30 minutes to set properly, then slice into 18 or 24 squares. Serve and enjoy your festive, chocolatey snacks!
Notes
- Spray your spatula with cooking spray when mixing to prevent sticking.
- Press the mixture lightly when spreading in the pan to keep the treats light and airy.
- Feel free to customize the toppings according to your preference or season.
- Store leftover treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
