Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Chocolate Covered Cherry Rice Krispies Treats, a fun and festive twist on the traditional Rice Krispies treat. These sweet squares combine crunchy Rice Krispies with gooey marshmallows and vibrant maraschino cherries, all enveloped in rich semi-sweet chocolate. Perfect for any gathering or as a sweet afternoon snack, these treats are quick to make and require no baking, allowing you to enjoy every moment of your culinary adventure. Ideal for parties, holiday celebrations, or just a cozy family night, these treats will quickly become a favorite. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this easy-to-follow recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 10 oz mini marshmallows
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add mini marshmallows and stir until smooth. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Remove from heat and add Rice Krispies and chopped cherries. Stir until combined.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and press the mixture evenly into it. Let cool completely.
- Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl at 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Drizzle or dip cooled treats into melted chocolate and let harden on parchment paper.
- Once set, slice into squares and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (40g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg