Chocolate Covered Cherry Rice Krispies Treats
Delightful and nostalgic chocolate-covered cherry Rice Krispies treats that bring joy to the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 package (10 oz) mini marshmallows
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 cup cherry-flavored candies or maraschino cherries
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon cherry extract
- Chocolate drizzle (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Pan: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Melt the Butter: Melt the butter over medium-low heat until completely melted.
- Add in the Marshmallows: Stir mini marshmallows into the melted butter until fully melted.
- Mix in the Cherry Extract: Remove from heat and stir in cherry extract.
- Combine with Rice Krispies: Gently fold in Rice Krispies cereal until coated.
- Stir in the Cherries: Fold in cherry-flavored candies or maraschino cherries gently.
- Pour the Mixture into the Pan: Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish and compact it.
- Let them Set: Allow to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Melt the Chocolate for Drizzle: Melt chocolate chips in 30-second increments in a microwave.
- Drizzle Away!: Drizzle melted chocolate over the set treats.
- Slice and Serve: Cut into squares or rectangles and enjoy!
Notes
For a vegan option, consider using vegan marshmallows and chocolate chips along with coconut oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: chocolate covered, cherry, Rice Krispies, dessert, no-bake