Jazzed-Up Rice Krispies Treats Recipe

Even if you don't call yourself a cook, you probably have managed, at some point in your life, to throw together a batch of Rice Krispies treats. We decided to mix things up, and bring you a jazzed-up Rice Krispies treats recipe. Recipe developer Miriam Hahn is the brains behind this recipe and says, "Rice Krispies treats are classic the way they are, but I can't help adding some chocolate and cuteness to doll them up." She goes on to say, "With just a little bit more effort, they transform into a fancier version of what we all know and love." They are perfect for a baby shower, a birthday party, game day, brunch, or even just an after-school snack. You can use white or dark chocolate, and change the sprinkle color to coordinate with your event. Keep reading to find out how to make these fun Rice Krispies treats. 

To make this recipe, we only need 7 ingredients. Of course, you need a box of Rice Krispies cereal and marshmallows — the key ingredients. Hahn uses mini marshmallows, since they tend to melt faster, but if you are using the larger ones, they will just take a few more minutes to melt. We'll also need cooking spray and butter, but Hahn tells us non-dairy butter works fine here. The last few ingredients are vanilla, chocolate chips, and decorative sprinkles.

Line a 9-x 12-inch baking dish with parchment paper that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Next, heat the butter in a large pot over medium. When melted, add in the marshmallows, and stir continuously for about 5 minutes until you have a smooth, creamy mixture. Remove from heat.

Stir in the vanilla, then stir in the Rice Krispies, until everything is combined. Fold the Rice Krispies mixture into the prepared baking dish, and flatten it out as much as you can with a spatula. Then, take another piece of parchment paper, place it on top of the mixture, and press down with your hands to firmly set the Rice Krispies. The mixture will be very sticky, so using parchment paper is super helpful. Let it rest for 30 minutes.

Now the fun part begins — the decorating. Using a sharp knife, cut the Rice Krispies treats into 15 pieces. Remove them from the pan, and insert some type of stick into one end. Hahn says, "This next part can be messy, so I like to lay out more parchment paper on a large baking sheet to set up my work area." Put the chocolate chips in a double boiler, and heat to medium for about 5 minutes, until the chocolate is melted. Then, spread the chocolate onto the bottom half of each Rice Krispies treat. When the chocolate is still warm, add the sprinkles. Then, set each treat on the parchment paper to harden for 15 minutes. 

Your fancy creations are now ready to serve. They will last up to 1 week in a sealed container in the fridge. When stacking them, separate with a piece of parchment paper to keep them from sticking.