Cocoa Puffs Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

April 22, 2023 Post a Comment

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Skip The Plain Rice Krispie Treats and Make Cocoa Krispie Treats from inspiredimperfection.com

Description

Get ready to take your rice krispie treats to the next level with this delicious and easy to make cocoa puffs rice krispie treats recipe. This recipe combines the classic marshmallow and rice krispie cereal with the chocolatey goodness of cocoa puffs, creating a crispy and chewy delight that will satisfy your sweet tooth cravings.

Prep Time

This recipe takes only 10 minutes to prepare.

Cook Time

The cook time is approximately 10 minutes.

Ingredients

For this recipe, you will need:

6 cups of Cocoa Puffs cereal
6 cups of Rice Krispies cereal
1/2 cup of unsalted butter
1 package (10 oz) of mini marshmallows
1/4 teaspoon of salt

Equipment

For this recipe, you will need:

A large mixing bowl
A 9x13 inch baking dish
A medium saucepan
A wooden spoon or spatula

Method

Grease the 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the Cocoa Puffs and Rice Krispies cereal, and mix well.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat, stirring occasionally.
Add the mini marshmallows and salt, and stir until the marshmallows are completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
Pour the melted marshmallow mixture over the cereal mixture, and stir until the cereal is evenly coated.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, and press down with the back of the wooden spoon or spatula to make it even.
Let the mixture cool and set for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.
Cut the treats into squares or rectangles, and serve.
Store the leftover treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Notes

If you want to add more chocolate flavor to the treats, you can melt some chocolate chips or chocolate candy melts and drizzle them over the top of the treats before they set. You can also add some chopped nuts, dried fruits, or sprinkles to the mixture for extra texture and color.

Nutrition Info

Each serving (1 square, about 2.5 oz) of cocoa puffs rice krispie treats contains approximately:

Calories: 150
Protein: 1g
Fat: 6g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Sugar: 12g
Fiber: 1g
Sodium: 110mg

Recipe Tips

To make the treats easier to cut, you can line the baking dish with parchment paper or aluminum foil, leaving some overhang on the sides. This way, you can lift the treats out of the dish and cut them on a cutting board. You can also use a cookie cutter to make fun shapes out of the treats, or press the mixture into mini muffin cups or silicone molds for bite-sized treats. Just make sure to grease the molds or cups before filling them with the mixture. If you want to make the treats more festive, you can use different types of cereal or add food coloring to the melted marshmallow mixture. You can also use cookie cutters to make shapes out of fruit leather or fruit snacks, and place them on top of the treats for decoration.