Homemade Rice Krispies treats with chocolate chips are perfect for snacking on. Almost every kid loves Rice Krispies treats especially when they’re loaded with mini chocolate chips. I love making these treats homemade to pack for my kids to take to school just as a treat on a Friday after a long week of school. These Rice Krispies treats are made with just a handful of simple ingredients you might already have at home. If you enjoyed these chocolate chip Rice Krispies treats, you’ll definitely love these Peanut Butter Marshmallow Cookies and these Chocolate Covered Graham Crackers with Nutella and Strawberries!
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When it comes to marshmallows, my family is obsessed! We really love making desserts that contain marshmallows in them because they’re all so easy to make. Take this Air Fryer S’mores Dip, for example. You take chocolate and marshmallows and air fry them together. Then you just grab some graham crackers for dipping and you’re all set! When kids are involved, the easier it is to make, the better! Simple snacks like these Rice Krispies treats with mini chocolate chips are also perfect. If you’ve never made them before, don’t worry! I’m going to give you some great tips to ensure you make them the right way, the very first time!
- Melt the butter in the pan over medium low heat.
- Add the marshmallows in and lower the heat.
- Stir together until well incorporated.
- Mix in the Rice Krispies cereal and combine.
- Allow the mixture to cool and add in the chocolate chips.
- Press the Rice Krispies treats down into the baking pan.
- Top with more chocolate chips.
- Cut into squares and serve.
How To Make Rice Krispies Treats with Chocolate Chips
- First, start by lining a 9×13 baking pan with parchment paper. Spray the parchment paper with nonstick cooking spray.
- Melt the butter in a pan over medium low heat.
- Once the butter has completely melted, lower the heat to low and add in the marshmallows and vanilla extract. Stir to combine with the butter.
- After the marshmallows have melted, remove the pan from the heat.
- Add in the Rice Krispies cereal and mix until combined.
- Let the Rice Krispies cereal and marshmallow mixture cool before adding the chocolate chips.
- Add 1 cup of the chocolate chips and stir until combined.
- Pour the Rice Krispies treats with chocolate chips into the baking pan and press down gently, filling in all the sides of the baking pan. I used the bottom of a measuring cup to do this. Don’t press down too hard or the Rice Krispies treats will end up with a tough texture.
- Pour the rest of the chocolate chips to the top of the Rice Krispies treats and gently press down to ensure they stick into the treats.
- Let the Rice Krispies treats rest for about 30 minutes before cutting them into individual squares and serve.
Tips & Variations
- When adding the chocolate chips to the marshmallow and butter mixture, I did not wait for it to completely cool. I like when the chocolate chips melt into the Rice Krispies treats. However, if you want the chocolate chips inside the Rice Krispies treats to hold their shape, simply wait until the mixture has completely cooled before adding them in.
- Before cutting into the Rice Krispies treats, lift the parchment paper with the treats out of the baking pan. Transfer to a cutting board and cut them into individual squares. I do this so I don’t cut into my baking pan and possibly damage it.
- Rice Krispies treats can be stored in an air tight container at room temperature for up to 2 days for best results. Alternatively, you may freeze them in an air tight container for up to 6 weeks.
Rice Krispies Treats with Chocolate Chips
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 10.5 oz marshmallows 1 entire 10.5 oz bag
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups mini semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup mixed in and 3/4 cup for topping
Instructions
- First, start by lining a 9×13 baking pan with parchment paper. Spray the parchment paper with nonstick cooking spray.
- Melt the butter in a pan over medium low heat.
- Once the butter has completely melted, lower the heat to low and add in the marshmallows and vanilla extract. Stir to combine with the butter.
- After the marshmallows have melted, remove the pan from the heat.
- Add in the Rice Krispies cereal and mix until combined.
- Let the Rice Krispies cereal and marshmallow mixture cool before adding the chocolate chips.
- Add 1 cup of the chocolate chips and stir until combined.
- Pour the Rice Krispies treats with chocolate chips into the baking pan and press down gently, filling in all the sides of the baking pan. I used the bottom of a measuring cup to do this. Don’t press down too hard or the Rice Krispies treats will end up with a tough texture.
- Pour the rest of the chocolate chips to the top of the Rice Krispies treats and gently press down to ensure they stick into the treats.
- Let the Rice Krispies treats rest for about 30 minutes before cutting them into individual squares and serving.
Notes
- When adding the chocolate chips to the marshmallow and butter mixture, I did not wait for it to completely cool. I like when the chocolate chips melt into the Rice Krispies treats. However, if you want the chocolate chips inside the Rice Krispies treats to hold their shape, simply wait until the mixture has completely cooled before adding them in.
- Before cutting into the Rice Krispies treats, lift the parchment paperwith the treats out of the baking pan. Transfer to a cutting board and cut them into individual squares. I do this so I don’t cut into my baking pan and possibly damage it.
- Rice Krispies treats can be stored in an air tight container at room temperature for up to 2 days for best results. Alternatively, you may freeze them in an air tight container for up to 6 weeks.
Yum! I can’t wait to try making these!
Thanks Ally! Hope you enjoy!
These look so delicious and chocolatey!
Thanks Racheal!