Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Chocolate Covered Cherry Rice Krispies Treats! This fun, no-bake dessert combines the classic crunch of Rice Krispies with sweet mini marshmallows and tangy maraschino cherries, all enveloped in a decadent semi-sweet chocolate coating. Perfect for holidays, birthday parties, or simply as a sweet snack to brighten your day, these treats are easy to make and sure to please any crowd. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create a visually stunning and deliciously satisfying treat that’s as versatile as it is tasty. Enjoy them on their own or pair them with ice cream for an extra special dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 10 oz mini marshmallows
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, add the mini marshmallows and stir until smooth. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in the Rice Krispies and chopped cherries until fully combined.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line with parchment paper. Pour the mixture into the dish and press down evenly with a greased spatula. Allow to cool completely.
- Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil (if using) in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Drizzle or dip cooled treats into melted chocolate and place on parchment paper to set.
- Once hardened, slice into squares and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg