Description
These Chocolate Covered Cherry Rice Krispies Treats are a delightful twist on the classic treat, combining the flavors of cherries and chocolate for a sweet and crunchy snack.
Ingredients
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Rice Krispies Treats
- 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
Chocolate Coating
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (optional, for smoother chocolate)
Instructions
- Melt the Marshmallows – In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, add the mini marshmallows and stir continuously until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the Cereal and Cherries – Remove the pot from heat and quickly stir in the Rice Krispies cereal and chopped maraschino cherries. Stir until the mixture is fully combined and the cereal is evenly coated.
- Shape the Treats – Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper. Pour the mixture into the dish and gently press it down using a greased spatula to create an even layer. Let the treats cool completely.
- Melt the Chocolate – In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips and coconut oil (if using) in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
- Drizzle or Dip the Treats – Once the Rice Krispies treats are cooled and set, drizzle the melted chocolate over the top, or dip each square halfway into the chocolate. Place the treats on a sheet of parchment paper and allow the chocolate to harden.
- Serve – Once the chocolate has set, slice the treats into squares and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize these treats by using white chocolate or dark chocolate for the coating.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 7mg
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