Description
These indulgent Rice Krispies treats are made with marshmallows, maraschino cherries, and semi-sweet chocolate, giving you a delicious twist on the classic. The sweet and tart cherries combined with smooth chocolate make these treats a festive and irresistible snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 10 oz mini marshmallows
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (optional, for smoother chocolate)
Instructions
- Melt the Marshmallows: In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, add the mini marshmallows and stir continuously until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the Cereal and Cherries: Remove the pot from heat and quickly stir in the Rice Krispies cereal and chopped maraschino cherries. Stir until the mixture is fully combined and the cereal is evenly coated.
- Shape the Treats: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper. Pour the mixture into the dish and gently press it down using a greased spatula to create an even layer. Let the treats cool completely.
- Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips and coconut oil (if using) in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
- Drizzle or Dip the Treats: Once the Rice Krispies treats are cooled and set, drizzle the melted chocolate over the top, or dip each square halfway into the chocolate. Place the treats on a sheet of parchment paper and allow the chocolate to harden.
- Serve: Once the chocolate has set, slice the treats into squares and enjoy!
Notes
- For a smoother chocolate coating, the coconut oil helps create a glossy finish. You can skip it if you prefer.
- If you’d like more cherry flavor, you can mix a little cherry juice into the melted chocolate.
- Store the treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes