Description
Delight in these festive Hot Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats combining buttery melted marshmallows, milk chocolate, and hot chocolate mix with crispy Rice Krispies cereal. Perfectly easy to make and topped with fun decorations like mini marshmallows, chocolate sprinkles, and crushed candy canes for a cozy, sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup milk chocolate chips
- ½ cup hot chocolate mix
- 1 bag marshmallows (10 ounces, approximately 40 large marshmallows)
- 6 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
- ⅓ cup mini marshmallows
Toppings and Decorations
- Chocolate sprinkles
- Mini marshmallows
- Mini chocolate chips
- Dehydrated marshmallows
- Crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Prepare the Tray: Grease a 9″x13″ baking tray with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup.
- Melt Butter: Place a large pot over low heat and melt ½ cup of butter gently, ensuring it doesn’t brown.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Stir in ½ cup of milk chocolate chips into the melted butter and continue stirring until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Incorporate Hot Chocolate Mix: Mix ½ cup of hot chocolate mix into the melted chocolate and butter mixture until completely combined.
- Melt Marshmallows: Add the entire 10-ounce bag of large marshmallows to the pot, stirring continuously until they are fully melted and the mixture is even.
- Add Cereal: Remove the pot from heat and pour in 6 cups of Rice Krispies Cereal. Gently fold using a spatula or wooden spoon, ensuring the cereal is evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture. Tip: Spray the spatula with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Stir in Mini Marshmallows: Carefully fold in ⅓ cup of mini marshmallows, which will partially melt and add a delightful texture.
- Spread Mixture: Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan and gently spread it into an even layer. Avoid compressing it too much; just enough to level the treats.
- Decorate: Sprinkle toppings such as mini marshmallows, chocolate sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, dehydrated marshmallows, crushed candy canes, or your favorite candies evenly over the top. Press down lightly to ensure they adhere.
- Cool and Slice: Let the treats cool for about 30 minutes to set properly. Cut into 18 or 24 squares and serve.
Notes
- Use cooking spray on your spatula to prevent sticking while mixing the cereal.
- Decorations are flexible—feel free to use any candies or toppings you prefer.
- Do not press the mixture too firmly to keep the treats light and crispy.
- For easier cutting, use a sharp knife and wipe it clean between cuts.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
