Description
Sweet, chewy, and delightfully nostalgic, these Chocolate Cherry Rice Krispies Treats combine crispy cereal with a fruity cherry twist and a rich chocolate topping. A perfect no-bake treat for holidays, parties, or anytime you need a quick dessert.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 (10 oz) bag mini marshmallows
1 teaspoon cherry extract
4–5 drops red or pink food coloring (optional)
6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon coconut oil or butter
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13‑inch baking dish with butter or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large pot over low heat, melt the butter.
- Add the marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth.
- Remove the pot from heat and stir in cherry extract and food coloring (if using).
- Quickly mix in the Rice Krispies until they’re fully coated.
- Press the mixture into the baking dish, creating an even layer, and let it cool for 15–20 minutes.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the cooled treats and spread it out evenly.
- Let the chocolate set (30 minutes at room temp or 15 minutes in the fridge).
- Slice into squares and serve.
Notes
Use almond extract instead of cherry for a nutty twist.
Try white chocolate chips for a sweeter topping.
Mix in chopped dried cherries for extra flavor.
Top with festive sprinkles for special occasions.
Use gluten-free crisped rice cereal for a gluten-free version.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Let refrigerated treats sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes before serving.
Avoid freezing for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
