Description
Indulge in these delightful Chocolate Covered Cherry Rice Krispies Treats, where crispy cereal meets gooey marshmallows and sweet cherries, all drizzled with rich chocolate—an irresistible snack for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- Key Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup drained maraschino cherries (chopped if desired)
Instructions
- 1. Prepare Your Pan
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick spray or butter.
- 2. Melt Butter and Marshmallows
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter completely. Add mini marshmallows and stir continuously until smooth and gooey.
- 3. Combine with Rice Krispies
- Remove from heat and stir in the Rice Krispies cereal until evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- 4. Add Cherries
- Gently fold in the drained maraschino cherries, ensuring they remain intact for surprise bites.
- 5. Press into Pan
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Press down firmly but gently with a spatula or damp hands to avoid mushy treats.
- 6. Melt Chocolate and Drizzle
- Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Drizzle over the pressed treats.
- 7. Cool and Slice
- Allow treats to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat (40g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg