Similar to the Kitchen Trash Mix, this recipe was a last-minute creation after I checked out the ingredients I had left. I had rice cereal, marshmallows, dark chocolate morsels, and hot cocoa mix from our 2024 TREAT$ Box, so I thought, why not take the classic Rice Krispies treat and give it a twist? Hot Cocoa Krispies, of course!
This recipe elevates the classic Rice Krispies treat by adding the rich, chocolaty, and marshmallow gooeyness of a warm cup of hot cocoa.
For an extra special touch, you can even add graham crackers to make S’mores Krispies! Hmm.. that gives me an idea…. stay tuned!
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From the TREAT$ kitchen
Hot Cocoa Krispies
Yield
Makes 12+ bars depending on what size you cut them.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over low-medium heat, making sure the temperature is not too high to avoid burning the marshmallows.
- Add 10 oz of marshmallows (1 package) to the butter and stir until melted.
- Stir in your 3/4 cup of homemade hot cocoa mix* until fully combined.
- Next, add the rice cereal, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition to ensure everything is coated.
- Then, fold in the remaining mini marshmallows and dark chocolate, letting them melt slightly into the mixture.
- Pour the rice cereal mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Allow the mixture to cool, then cut into squares of your desired size once it’s set.
- Store your delicious creation in an airtight container, serving dish, or Ziploc bag—or just dive right in and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use store-bought hot cocoa mix, but I promise that the homemade version I use takes the flavor to a whole new level.
- Feel free to use any rice cereal or chocolate you prefer, though I find that dark chocolate really enhances the flavor, especially since the hot cocoa mix is essentially milk chocolate.
TREAT$ by Emoni · treatsbyemoni.com
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