Decadent Chocolate-Dipped Rice Krispie Hearts
These chocolate-dipped Rice Krispie hearts combine the crispy crunch of cereal with a smooth, glossy chocolate coating for an easy, indulgent homemade treat perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups (about 170 grams) Rice Krispies Cereal
- 10 ounces (about 283 grams) marshmallows, mini or regular
- 3 tablespoons (45 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces (about 227 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil or coconut oil
- Optional toppings: sea salt flakes, crushed pistachios, rainbow sprinkles, shredded coconut
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large saucepan over low heat, melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Add 10 ounces of marshmallows and stir continuously until smooth and fully melted. Remove from heat.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold in 6 cups of Rice Krispies cereal with a spatula, coating every piece without crushing the cereal.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan and press evenly to about 1-inch thickness using a buttered spatula or wax paper.
- Let the pan cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes to firm up (or refrigerate for 15-20 minutes for quicker setting).
- Using a 3-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out heart shapes. Re-roll leftover scraps and repeat.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 8 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips with 1 teaspoon of vegetable or coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring in between, until smooth and glossy.
- Dip each Rice Krispie heart halfway or fully into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Place dipped hearts on parchment paper or a cooling rack.
- While chocolate is still wet, sprinkle with optional toppings. Allow chocolate to set completely at room temperature or refrigerate for 15 minutes.
Notes
Use low heat and stir constantly when melting marshmallows to avoid burning. Adding oil to chocolate thins it and gives a glossy finish. Use parchment paper for easy cleanup and smooth chocolate coating. Refrigerate to set faster but bring to room temperature before serving for best flavor. Vegan and dairy-free substitutions are possible with vegan marshmallows and dairy-free chocolate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 heart-shaped Rice
- Calories: 150180
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
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