Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispie Treats recipe turns a simple cereal square into a sophisticated snack! Rich, buttery, chewy, and crunchy, it’s so easy to elevate a classic Krispie with a Belgian chocolate crown.

a couple of stacked Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispie Treats on the table.

Chocolate Covered Rice Krispies Treats Recipe

Our easy Chocolate-Dipped Rice Krispies Treats recipe transforms traditional no-bake cereal treats into extra flavorful dressed-up desserts. With just the right ratio of crispy rice cereal to gooey marshmallows and melted butter, each square is sweet, thick, and not too sticky. Its decadent chocolate-dipped makeover makes it even more special.

The best rice krispie treats recipes start with a similar cereal, marshmallow, and butter base, but can then be tweaked with so many different flavors and mix-in combinations.

Serve your dipped rice krispie treats on a stick (like my watermelon rice krispie treats), prepare them with peanut butter (like my Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats), or dress up your chocolate dipped rice krispy treats with fun and festive toppings.

Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispie Treats Ingredients

Rice Krispies cereal: You can use the original Rice Krispies cereal or a generic Crispy Rice Cereal brand. You can even use brown puffed rice, white puffed rice, or make chocolate rice krispie treats with Cocoa Krispies or Cocoa Pebbles.
Salted butter: you can use unsalted butter and salt to taste but a little salt is recommended to balance flavors!
Marshmallows: I used mini marshmallows to make my squares, but you can use regular-sized marshmallows if they are chopped into smaller pieces. Ensure that your marshmallows are fresh and soft. Stale, dry, or sticky marshmallows will make your treats too hard and crunchy.
Vanilla extract
Belgian chocolate: You can use dark chocolate, milk chocolate, or white chocolate. While I love the richness of a Belgian chocolate bar, you can also use candy melts, almond bark, or melting wafers for your coating.

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

bitten Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispie Treats placed on the plate with other rice krispie treats.

How to Make Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispie Treats

Make The Mixture: Add the marshmallows to melted butter and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Fold in the Rice Krispies cereal until evenly coated. (Image 1 and 2)
Press Into The Pan: Press the mixture into the pan and allow it to set for about 30 minutes (Image 3). Once completely cooled, cut into squares or rectangles.
Dip and Decorate: Melt the chocolate until smooth, then dip each treat to coat the top 1⁄4 inch (Image 4). Immediately sprinkle with your favorite toppings before the chocolate sets.
Set And Serve: Place the chocolate-dipped treats on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and allow them to set at room temperature or in the refrigerator. Serve and enjoy!

Add the Rice Krispies cereal to the marshmallow mixture. Press the mixture into the pan. Cut and dip in the melted chocolate.

Tips & Variations

Melt chocolate in the microwave for 20 second increments and stir in between to prevent chocolate from burning.
Make sure to melt the butter and marshmallows over low heat to prevent the mixture from burning. It will keep the Rice Krispies squares soft and chewy. ensures a smooth and creamy texture. It also helps prevent overheating the marshmallows, leading to hard, rocky treats.
Be mindful not to press the rice krispies treats too firmly into the pan. This can lead to a tough texture rather than a soft and chewy one.
Give the treats enough time to cool and set them completely before slicing them into squares. This ensures they hold their shape and are easier to handle.
You can customize your chocolate-covered Rice Krispies squares for any holiday or special occasion. Top your treats with green and red sprinkles for Christmas, pastel-colored candy for Easter or baby showers, and red and pink hearts for Valentine’s Day.
Dress up your desserts with colorful sprinkles, chopped nuts, M&Ms, crushed candy, marshmallow bits, chocolate chips, or a sprinkle of sea salt. You can also drizzle them with white chocolate for a contrast of color.

Why are my rice krispie treats hard?

When melting the marshmallows and butter, make sure to use low heat and not turn it past medium! If marshmallows are heated too quickly, the sugar in the marshmallows will turn into candy which means when they cool, they will be hard.

a couple of Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispie Treats scattered on the table.

Proper STorage

To Store: Leftover treats can be stored in an airtight container, individually wrapped in plastic wrap, at room temperature for 2-3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
To Freeze: You can freeze your treats, wrapped in plastic wrap, in an airtight container or freezer bag for 2-3 months.

3 pieces of Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispie Treats on a plate.

More Rice Krispie Treat Recipes

5 from 2 votes

Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispie Treats

Author — Jennifer Fishkind

Serves —

Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispie Treats recipe turns the traditional cereal square into a decadent dessert. Dress them up with sprinkles and fun toppings for holidays and themed parties.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 5

Cooling Time 30

Total Time 50

Ingredients

▢ 6 cups Krispies cereal
▢ ¼ cup salted butter
▢ 5 cups marshmallows
▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
▢ 8 ounces Belgian chocolate melted (dark, milk, or white chocolate according to your preference)
▢ Sprinkles or chopped nuts optional, for decoration

Instructions

Grease a 9 x 9-inch square baking pan with butter or cooking spray. Set aside.
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the marshmallows and stir until completely melted and well combined. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
¼ cup salted butter, 5 cups marshmallows, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add the Rice Krispies cereal to the marshmallow mixture and gently fold until the cereal is evenly coated.
6 cups Krispies cereal
Transfer the mixture into the prepared 9 x 9-inch pan. Use a buttered spatula or wax paper to evenly press the mixture into the pan.
Allow the Rice Krispie mixture to cool and set in the pan for about 30 minutes.
Once the mixture is completely cooled and set, use a sharp knife to cut it into squares or rectangles.
In a microwave-safe bowl or using a double boiler, melt the Belgian chocolate until smooth, stirring occasionally.
8 ounces Belgian chocolate
Dip each Rice Krispie treat into the melted chocolate, coating the top 1⁄4 inch evenly. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off.
Immediately sprinkle with your favorite toppings, such as colorful sprinkles or chopped nuts, before the chocolate sets. You can also drizzle with white chocolate for contrast.
Sprinkles or chopped nuts
Place the chocolate-dipped treats on a parchment-lined tray or plate and allow them to set at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
Once the chocolate is fully set, serve and enjoy!

Jenn’s Notes

Storage:

To Store: Store leftover treats in an airtight container, individually wrapped in plastic wrap, at room temperature for 2-3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
To Freeze: You can freeze your treats, wrapped in plastic wrap, in an airtight container or freezer bag for 2-3 months.

Tips:

Ensure that your marshmallows are fresh and soft. Stale, dry, or sticky marshmallows will make your treats too hard and crunchy.
Melt chocolate in the microwave for 20 second increments and stir in between to prevent chocolate from burning.
Make sure to melt the butter and marshmallows over low heat to prevent the mixture from burning. It will keep the Rice Krispies squares soft and chewy. ensures a smooth and creamy texture. It also helps prevent overheating the marshmallows, leading to hard, rocky treats.
If you prefer, you can use unsalted butter and add 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
Be mindful not to press the rice krispies treats too firmly into the pan. This can lead to a tough texture rather than a soft and chewy one.
Give the treats enough time to cool and set them completely before slicing them into squares. This ensures they hold their shape and are easier to handle.