Chocolate Covered Cherry Rice Krispies Treats
Delight in these crunchy and chewy treats, infused with cherry flavor and topped with rich chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 cup marshmallows
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup cherry flavoring or cherry extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup cherries (optional, chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare your equipment: Gather a large bowl, saucepan, spatula, and a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Melt the butter over low heat in the saucepan.
- Add the marshmallows and stir until melted and combined with the butter.
- Flavor the mixture by adding cherry flavoring or extract.
- Mix in the Rice Krispies, ensuring each piece is coated.
- Press the mixture into the greased baking dish evenly.
- Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals.
- Cover the Rice Krispies mixture with the melted chocolate.
- Let it cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes to an hour.
- Cut into squares or bars and serve.
Notes
Store treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze individually wrapped for later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Rice Krispies, dessert, chocolate, cherry, no-bake