Name: Seriously Chocolatey Rice Krispies Treats
Prep time: PT-493104H37M37S
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6oz Salted Butter; 16oz Mini Marshmallows, divided; 1/3 Cup Cocoa Powder; 1 1/4 Cup Chocolate Chips; 8.5oz (8 Cups) Cocoa Rice Krispies

These chocolate rice Krispies treats are rich, gooey, and loaded with chocolate flavor that takes classic marshmallow squares to the next level. With cocoa powder and chocolate chips swirled into melted marshmallows and butter, then mixed with crispy cocoa rice cereal, these bars set up soft and chewy with deep chocolate taste in every bite. They're easy to make in one pot and perfect for parties, bake sales, or any time you want a fun, nostalgic dessert that's a bit more chocolate-forward than the original.

chocolate rice krispies cut into squars on a marble surface — Chocolate-packed rice krispies squares ready to snack!

The classic American rice krispies treat is something that is simple, quick, and easy to make. My nieces and nephews love making the gooey marshmallow treats. A few weeks back we decided to test out a chocolate version. I started off by analyzing my brown butter rice krispies treat recipe and built this recipe from there.

This recipe calls for both cocoa powder and chocolate chips for an intense chocolate flavor! I use this combo in my chocolate rice pudding recipe too!

Why Two Marshmallow Additions Matter

A couple notes on the ingredients:

Mini Marshmallows. You'll need to divide the marshmallows as you will add them at two different times, after testing I found this is the best way to guarantee a gooey RKT . Don't miss my chocolate marshmallow cookie recipe- so good!
Cocoa Powder. Since the cocoa powder does not need to react with baking soda or baking powder like it does in my chocolate cake recipe, you can use natural cocoa powder or Dutch-process cocoa powder. Just make sure it's unsweetened cocoa powder. My preference is Dutch-processed cocoa! Adding the cocoa powder helps give an enhance
Chocolate Chips. I like to use whatever I have on hand- sometimes it's milk chocolate chips others semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Cocoa Rice Krispies. Now since we are using melted chocolate and cocoa powder there is a lot of chocolate flavor going but I also like to use cocoa rice Krispies! You could use normal rice Krispie cereal in a pinch!

Check out my peanut butter rice Krispie treats next!

up close of hand holding a chocolate rice krispy over a white marble surface with a plate of more rice krispies in the background

Featured Review

"love this recipe... I used dark cocoa and dark chocolate chips and was loved by everyone ... definitely a keeper!"
J L L

Jump to Recipe·5 from 2 reviews

Melt, Mix, Set, Slice

melted butter in a large pot on a white marble surface with a blue linen — The only thing we may need to have Bailey assist with are the cash payment registers and canceled checks.

hand throwing marshmallows into melted butter in a dutch oven on a white marble surface with a blue linen — The only thing we may need to have Bailey assist with are the cash payment registers and canceled checks.

hand holding a measuring cup adding cocoa powder to melted marshmallows in a dutch oven on a white marble surface with a blue linen — Once the majority of your marshmallows have melted add your chocolate chips and cocoa powder.

cocoa powder and chocolate chips added to melted marshmallow mixture in a dutch oven on a white marble surface with a blue linen — Once the majority of your marshmallows have melted add your chocolate chips and cocoa powder.

chocolate marshmallow mixture in a dutch oven on a white marble surface with a blue linen

chocolate marshmallow mixed together in a dutch oven on a white marble surface — Once the majority of your marshmallows have melted add your chocolate chips and cocoa powder.

cocoa krispies and mini marshmallow added to chocolate marshmallow mixture — Once the majority of your marshmallows have melted add your chocolate chips and cocoa powder.

spatula pressing chocolate rice krispies into an even layer in a metal sheet pan on a white marble surface — Pour the rice crispy mixture into the baking dish. Use a spatula to press down evenly.

To cut them I use a sharp knife, I sometimes coat the knife in cooking spray to help them easily cut through the gooey marshmallow.

I also find it easier to remove the rice Krispy block out of the pan and put it on a cutting board then cut the bars. Some people like to line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal but I find it easy to remove the one large piece and cut it.

pieces of chocolate rice krispy bars on a white marble surface on a white marble surface

They're chock a block full of delicious chocolate flavor, they are soft, gooey, and downright scrumptious!

stack of three chocolate rice krispies on top of each other on a white marble surface with chocolate chips

If you love rice krispies check out my peanut butter rice krispies treats recipe too!

one chocolate rice krispy stacked against more rice krispies on a white marble surface

★★★★★ Please let me know if you make this recipe by leaving a star rating and comment below!

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