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Monster Rice Krispie Treats

These chaotic, gooey Rice Krispie treats are a fun and indulgent snack that combines crispy cereal with gooey marshmallow, rich butter, and melted dark chocolate. Topped with colorful mini M&Ms, they have a chewy, sticky texture with a glossy chocolate drizzle, resulting in an imperfect yet irresistibly delightful dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter or margarine
  • 10 cups marshmallows white, fluffy, can use vegan marshmallows
  • 6 cups rice cereal light and chewy
  • 1 cup dark chocolate semisweet or bittersweet
  • 1/2 cup mini M&Ms or chopped nuts

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch pan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Spatula or buttered spoon
  • Double boiler or microwave-safe bowl
  • Knife or pizza cutter

Method
 

  1. Gather your pan, butter, marshmallows, rice cereal, dark chocolate, and mini M&Ms to get ready for the chaos.
  2. Melt the butter and marshmallows together over low heat, stirring gently until the mixture is smooth, shiny, and smells sweetly toasted—about 5 minutes.
  3. Pour the melted marshmallow mixture over the rice cereal in a large bowl, then gently fold with a spatula to coat all the cereal evenly—avoiding crushing the cereal too much.
  4. Press the sticky mixture into your prepared 9x13 inch pan, smoothing the top with a buttered spatula or your fingers. Let it set for at least 30 minutes, until firm and slightly glossy.
  5. Meanwhile, melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 10-second bursts, stirring between each until smooth and shiny—about 30 seconds total.
  6. Stir in a handful of mini M&Ms into the melted chocolate for a colorful touch, then drizzle the chocolate over the cooled treats with a spoon or piping bag.
  7. Chill the pan in the fridge for 15 minutes to set the chocolate drizzle and make cutting easier.
  8. Use a knife or pizza cutter to cut into squares, then serve and enjoy this chaotic, chewy, chocolatey mess.

Notes

For extra chaos, sprinkle additional M&Ms or chopped nuts on top before the chocolate sets. Keep in mind that the mixture can be sticky—dabbing a little butter on your spatula helps press it evenly into the pan.