Description
These Hot Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats combine the comforting flavors of hot cocoa with festive toppings, making them a perfect holiday treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tbsp (56 g) unsalted butter
- 10 oz (about 2 cups packed or one 10 oz bag) mini marshmallows
- 2/3 cup (50 g) instant hot cocoa mix, sifted
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Pinch fine salt
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- Optional: 1 cup mini chocolate chips, 1/2 cup crushed peppermint, 2 oz white chocolate for drizzling
Instructions
- Line a 9×13 inch pan with parchment and lightly butter the parchment.
- In a large saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Add marshmallows and stir continuously until melted and smooth (about 3–4 minutes).
- Off the heat, stir in sifted hot cocoa mix, vanilla, and salt until smooth. If using chocolate chips, fold half in now so they melt slightly.
- Fold in Rice Krispies in two additions, stirring gently to coat.
- Turn mixture into prepared pan. Use a buttered spatula or parchment to press gently and evenly.
- Sprinkle crushed peppermint and drizzle melted white chocolate if using.
- Cool at room temperature for 20–30 minutes, then cut into 12 squares.
Notes
For an even more festive treat, use cookie cutters to cut into shapes and decorate with edible glitter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg