Chocolate Drizzle Rice Krispie Bars (View Print Version)

Crispy rice bars layered with marshmallow and finished with chocolate drizzle. Simple and delightful.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
02 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 1 package (283 grams / 10 oz) marshmallows

→ Chocolate Drizzle

04 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
05 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

# Method:

01 - Line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper, ensuring the sides are well covered.
02 - In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the marshmallows, stirring constantly until smooth and fully melted.
03 - Remove saucepan from heat. Add Rice Krispies cereal to the melted marshmallow mixture, gently folding until evenly coated.
04 - Transfer mixture immediately into the prepared pan. Using a greased spatula, press the mixture evenly into all corners.
05 - Allow to cool at room temperature for 20 minutes before adding chocolate drizzle.
06 - Place chocolate chips and vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring, until smooth and glossy.
07 - Pour melted chocolate into a piping bag or use a spoon to drizzle evenly over cooled bars.
08 - Let bars set until chocolate is firm, then cut into squares and serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy one-bowl preparation means minimal cleanup
  • Ready to eat in under 30 minutes
  • No bake and kid-friendly for hands-on help in the kitchen
  • Even picky eaters rarely pass up that marshmallow-chocolate combo
02 -
  • These bars stay fresh for several days when tightly wrapped and stored in an airtight container
  • Naturally nut free making them ideal for school lunches and bake sales
  • Very forgiving if you want to swap cereal or chocolate types for creative variations
03 -
  • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to avoid burning the marshmallow mixture
  • Test your chocolate drizzle on parchment before using on bars for practice
  • If doubling the recipe use a larger pan and press mixture firmly for even thickness batch size can affect cooling time
  • Always melt marshmallows on low heat for a glossy finish—high heat may create lumps and uneven texture
  • Prepare everything before you start since the process moves quickly once you combine the marshmallows and cereal
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