Description
Delicious Chocolate Covered Cherry Rice Krispies Treats that combine the sweetness of cherries with a chocolatey finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tbsp light butter or margarine
- 4 cups mini marshmallows (or sugar-free marshmallows)
- 5 cups crisp rice cereal
- 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries (well-drained and patted dry)
- 3 oz dark or semi-sweet chocolate (70% cocoa or sugar-free)
- 1 tsp coconut oil (for smooth melting)
Instructions
- Lightly grease or line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and gently fold in the rice cereal until fully coated.
- Fold in chopped cherries, making sure they are evenly distributed.
- Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan using a greased spatula or wax paper.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate and coconut oil in 20-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth.
- Drizzle or spread the melted chocolate evenly over the top of the treats.
- Place the pan in the refrigerator for about 20–30 minutes, or until the chocolate is set.
- Once firm, remove from the pan and cut into 16 squares.
Notes
- Ensure cherries are well-drained for best results.
- Use sugar-free ingredients for a low-sugar option.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg