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Chocolate Krispy Treats

Leftover chocolate krispy cereal combined with extra chocolate and marshmallow yields a gooey, rich treat.
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Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 20 bars

Ingredients
  

  • 6 ounces butter
  • 16 ounces mini marshmallows, divided
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 13 ounces chocolate krispy cereal (see note)

Instructions
 

  • Divide marshmallows. Place 10 ounces in a large bowl--reserve the rest. Butter a 9" x13" pan and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add 10 oz of marshmallows and stir until melted.
  • Add chocolate chips and cocoa powder. Mix until fully melted. Add rice and reserved marshmallows. Mix until cereal is well coated.
  • Press into prepared pan and spread evenly with hand or spatula. Cover and let cool for one hour before cutting into bars.

Notes

  • Adapted from Confessions of a Baking Queen
  • You can use any chocolate rice cereal, but I prefer Mom's Best Crispy Cocoa Rice made with no artificial flavors.
  • Surprisingly these freeze well.  Cut into individual bars and wrap in foil. Place foil wrapped treats in a plastic freezer bag and freeze for up to one month.  Thaw at room temperature for 30 minutes.