If you enjoy chocolate covered strawberries, then you will love this Chocolate Covered Strawberry Rice Krispies Treats recipe. Classic Rice Krispies Treats are combined with real strawberries and chocolate for an easy-to-make sweet treat for both kids and adults.
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Original Rice Krispie Treats are a classic recipe made with Rice Krispies cereal and marshmallows.
There are now 100’s of variations to that recipe. Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Treats and these Chocolate Covered Strawberry Rice Krispies Treats are two fun, delicious recipes.
This recipe calls for real dehydrated strawberries. Most grocery stores carry these now. You may find them near the seeds and other dried fruits in the produce section.
There are also crushed chocolate sandwich cookies in this recipe which adds plenty of chocolate and cream flavor.
Finally, melted chocolate chips are drizzled all over the top to ensure there is plenty of chocolate covered strawberry in every bite.
Why This Recipe Works
This recipe is not hard at all and would be fun to do with kids.
It’s a quick recipe. You can satisfy your sweet tooth in just around 15 minutes.
The chocolate covered strawberry flavor is perfect for Valentine’s Day. Both for kids and adults!
How to Make Chocolate Covered Strawberry Rice Krispies Treats
What You Need to Make This Recipe
To make this recipe you will need original Rice Krispies cereal, dehydrated strawberries, chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos), marshmallows, butter, and chocolate chips.
Prep!
Add the dehydrated strawberries to a zip top bag and seal. Tap it lightly with a rolling pin to break the strawberries into small pieces. Alternatively, you can chop them with a knife.
You want a variety of sizes so that the strawberry flavor gets incorporated all throughout the bars.
Repeat this step with the chocolate sandwich cookies.
Coat the inside of an 8 x 8-inch baking dish with butter.
Tip: you can use a larger baking dish for thinner Rice Krispies Treats, if desired.
Create!
In a large microwave safe bowl, add the butter and the entire bag of marshmallows. Microwave for 2 minutes, stir, then microwave for an additional minute and stir again so that everything is smooth and combined.
Meanwhile, combine the Rice Krispies cereal, strawberries, and cookies in a medium bowl.
Using a plastic or silicone spoon or spatula, stir the Rice Krispies mixture into the marshmallow mixture.
Using lightly dampened hands, press the mixture into the buttered baking dish.
Tip: dampening your hands will prevent the marshmallow from sticking to your hands.
Place chocolate chips in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on 10 second increments, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
Drizzle the melted chocolate on top.
Present!
One the chocolate is set, cut the treats into bars and serve.
Tips and Techniques for the Best Rice Krispies Treats
- Use a smaller pan, like an 8×8-inch pan, for thicker treats, as shown in the photos. For thinner treats, use a larger pan.
- Dampen your hands with water before you push the mixture into a baking dish. This will prevent the marshmallow from sticking to your hands.
- Store leftovers in an air-tight container, or individually wrapped in plastic wrap, at room temperature. Use within 2 days for the best results.
FAQ’s
- Why are my Rice Krispies Treats hard? If you over-cook the marshmallows and butter, it will cause it to harden more. Cook until it’s just melted and stir to blend before adding the cereal.
- Can you freeze Rice Krispies Treats? Yes. Wrap the treats individually with foil or plastic wrap and store in the freezer for up to 1-2 months.
More Chocolate Recipes to Try
Can’t get enough chocolate dessert recipes? Be sure to check out this recipe for Mini Chocolate Cream Pies. They are the perfect single-serving dessert for holidays and parties.
You may also like this recipe for Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons or this recipe for Coconut Cheesecake Bars with Chocolate & Salted Caramel.
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Chocolate Covered Strawberry Rice Krispies Treats
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 10oz bag marshmallows
- 5 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1/2 cup dehydrated strawberries * crushed into small pieces
- 1/2 cup chocolate sandwich cookies * crushed into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips
Instructions
- Butter the inside of an 8 x 8-inch or larger baking dish.
- In a large microwave safe bowl, add the butter and the entire bag of marshmallows. Microwave for 2 minutes, stir, then microwave an additional minute and stir until smooth.
- Meanwhile, combine the Rice Krispies, dehydrated strawberries, and crushed cookies in a medium bowl. Mix well.
- Using a plastic or silicone spoon or spatula, stir the Rice Krispies mixture into the marshmallow mixture.
- Using dampened hands, press the mixture into a buttered baking dish.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate on top.
- Once the chocolate is set, cut into bars.
Notes
Tips and Techniques
- Use a smaller pan, like an 8×8-inch pan, for thicker treats, as shown in the photos. For thinner treats, use a larger pan.
- Dampen your hands with water before you push the mixture into a baking dish. This will prevent the marshmallow from sticking to your hands.
- Store leftovers in an air-tight container, or individually wrapped in plastic wrap, at room temperature. Use within 2 days for the best results.
Nutrition
This recipe was originally published on March 18, 2016. It was updated with new images, more thorough instructions, tips, techniques, and FAQ’s in January 2020.
