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Rocky Road Rice Krispie Treats
Meaghan Mountford
EASY Rocky Road Rice Krispie Treats packed with rich chocolate, pecans, and marshmallows for a delicious no-bake dessert.
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Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
8
minutes
mins
Rest for
2
hours
hrs
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
American
Servings
16
treats
Calories
217
kcal
Equipment
non-stick spray
8 or 9 inch square baking pan
non-stick foil
(May also grease pan or grease regular foil)
Ingredients
4 ⅔
cups
Rice Krispies cereal
4
tablespoons
European-style SALTED butter
10
ounces
marshmallows
(about 40 regular or 6 cups mini)
½
cup
semi-sweet chocolate chips
¼
cup
unsweetened cocoa powder
1
cup
chopped nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts, or peanuts)
(plus additional, optional)
2
cups
mini marshmallows
(plus additional, optional)
Instructions
Spray a large bowl with non-stick spray and add the cereal.
Line a square baking pan with non-stick foil. OR, grease the baking pan or grease regular foil.
In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium low heat.
Add the chocolate chips, cocoa powder, and the 10 ounces of marshmallows, stirring frequently until almost all melted.
Remove from heat and continue to stir until the marshmallows and butter are melted and the mixture is smooth.
Pour over the cereal and combine well.
Stir in the mini marshmallows and nuts.
Transfer to the baking dish and press evenly.
If desired, sprinkle a few mini marshmallows and extra nuts on top.
Let cool for at least 2 hours before cutting into squares.
Notes
You may refrigerate the treats to set them more quickly.
Keyword
rocky road Rice Krispie Treats