Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispie Treats is an easy no bake treat. They are dipped in chocolate and topped with sprinkles for a fabulous dessert.
Everyone loves Rice Krispie Treats and the gooey marshmallows. This classic recipe is even better dipped in chocolate! Then we added sprinkles for a festive and fun treat.
I love no bake dessert recipes, and the marshmallow mixture is effortless.
What's in this post: Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispie Treats
Why We Love This
The entire recipe is easy to prepare and perfect for a party but easy enough for any day of the week. No oven required! Chocolate dipped rice krispie treats make a delicious snack or dessert for any occasion.
They are so easy to make and look so pretty. This recipe is an all-around great dessert and kids love them as well as adults. We love chocolate dipped treats and also make Chocolate Dipped Potato Chips. Chocolate fans will also enjoy Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge.
Ingredients
- Rice Krispies Cereal. Make sure the cereal is fresh and not stale.
- Butter. Real butter is best.
- Mini Marshmallows. I like to use mini marshmallows because they are easy to melt.
- Vanilla Extract. This enhances the flavor.
- Chocolate Melting Chips. Melting chips melt so smoothly and make dipping easy.
- Multi-Colored Sprinkles. Choose any color you want.
Find the complete list of ingredients at the bottom of the page.
Variations
- Chocolate. You can easily dip these in any of your favorite chocolate. Semi-Sweet Chocolate, Milk Chocolate, dark chocolate or White chocolate all work great for this recipe. Just add coconut oil to the chocolate to thin it out.
- Peanut Butter. If you like peanut butter, melt some peanut butter morsels and drizzle over the chocolate. Allow to set.
- Sprinkles. Any type of sprinkles can be used in this recipe. It is easy to change for holidays and other occasions. Switch to red and green sprinkles for Christmas. Orange for Halloween.
- Toppings. Crushed candy or cookies can be sprinkled on the chocolate before it sets. It adds even more fun to this recipe. Sea salt is also delicious on top.
- Drizzle. Sometimes, I like to melt more chocolate or candy melts to drizzle on top of the rice krispie treats. If you dip in milk chocolate, it is so pretty to drizzle melted white chocolate on top.
- Popsicle sticks or Paper Straws. Insert popsicle sticks or paper straws into the sweets before dipping in chocolate. It is fun to eat and serve this way.
- Gluten free. Substitute gluten free rice krispie cereal to make the recipe gluten free.
Step By Step Instructions
- Step 1. Prepare the baking dish. Using butter or cooking spray, prepare a 9 x 13 inch pan or line with parchment paper.
Step 2. Melt butter in a medium to large saucepan using low heat. Add the marshmallows and stir until completely melted with a spatula or wooden spoon. Then remove the pan from heat.
Step 3. Pour the Rice Krispie cereal and stir until the cereal is coated. Press the mixture into an even layer in the prepared pan. l like to butter my hands or use wax paper to press the mixture into the pan. Do not pack them down or the Rice Krispie treats will be hard.
Step 4. Let the Rice Krispies set. Then cut the Rice Krispie treats into 12 rectangles.
Step 5. Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30 second increments, stirring after each interval. Coat in chocolate and top with sprinkles. Then place on a piece of parchment paper. Top with the sprinkles and allow to set at room temperature.
Expert Tips
- Fresh marshmallows. Make sure to use fresh marshmallows in this recipe for best results. Older marshmallows do not melt as well as fresh.
- Low heat. Melt the butter and marshmallows using low heat.
- Allow the chocolate to harden. It needs to harden at room temperature. Do not refrigerate.
- Don’t press the mixture too hard. Once the mixture is in the baking dish, gently press into the pan. Do not press too firmly or it will make the mixture hard.
Storage
Store inside an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 to 4 days. I recommend placing wax paper in between the layers of bars to prevent them from sticking.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can place hardened rice krispy treats in the microwave for 5-10 seconds to soften them. This trick works for individual bars.
If you are trying to soften an entire batch, place a slice of white sandwich bread in the storage container. The moisture from the bread should be absorbed by the rice krispie treats and help to soften them.
There are a couple of culprits for soggy rice krispie treats. Too much butter in the recipe can result in soggy treats. It is important to only use the amount specified in the recipe.
Another issue is the crispy rice cereal is stale or expired. It can make the rice krispie treats soft.
Melt the chocolate chips inside a microwave safe bowl. Then melt the chocolate in intervals of 30 seconds stirring after each one. This will prevent it from burning and overcooking the chocolate.
Dip each rice krispie treat in chocolate and allow any excess chocolate to fall off. Then place the bars on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Yes, you can melt the butter and marshmallows in a large pot on the stove if desired.
More Cereal Treats
- Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats
- Butterscotch Rice Krispie Treats
- Oreo Rice Krispie Treats
- M&M Rice Krispie Treats
- Chocolate Caramel Rice Krispie Treats
- Peanut Butter Balls with Rice Krispies
Try this delicious recipe for Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispie Treats. It’s so easy and tasty. Once you try it, leave a comment!
Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispie Treats
Ingredients
- 6 cup Rice Krispies Cereal
- 3 tbsp Butter
- 10.5 oz Mini Marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Chocolate Melting Chips
- Multi-Colored Sprinkles
Instructions
- Using butter or cooking spray, prepare a 9 x 13 pan 0r line with parchment paper.
- In a medium to large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
- Add the marshmallows and stir until completely melted.
- Remove from heat.
- Add the Rice Krispies cereal and stir until the cereal is well coated.
- Butter your hands or use wax paper to press the mixture into the pan. Do not pack them down or the Rice Krispie treats will be hard.
- Allow the Rice Krispies to cool completely at room temperature. Do not place them in the refrigerator.
- Line a cutting board or tray with parchment paper or wax paper.
- Cut the Rice Krispie treats into 12 rectangles.
- Heat melting chocolate chips by microwaving them in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval.
- Dip each of the Rice Krispie treats into the melted chocolate. Then place them on a piece of parchment paper. Top with the sprinkles and allow them to set at room temperature.
