Cocoa Krispies® Treats™

Prep Time: 10 minutes • Total Time:30 minutes • Servings:12 Mom Rating:

(Nutrition Information)

3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 package (10 oz., about 40) regular marshmallows
- OR -
4 cups miniature marshmallows
6 cups Ready-To-Eat Cereal Cocoa Krispies™
Why use Kellogg's® Rice Krispies®?

Why use Kellogg's® Rice Krispies®?

As the first crisped rice cereal, Kellogg’s® Rice Krispies® has been bringing families together in the kitchen for over 80 years.

To experience the timeless flavor, make your Rice Krispies Treats® squares with the original Rice Krispies® brand cereal.

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1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.

2. Add KELLOGG'S COCOA KRISPIES cereal. Stir until well coated.

3. Using buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cool. Cut into 2-inch squares. Best if served the same day.

MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:
In microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Follow steps 2 and 3 above. Microwave cooking times may vary.

Note

For best results, use fresh marshmallows.

1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow crème can be substituted for marshmallows.

Diet, reduced calorie or tub margarine is not recommended.

Store no more than two days at room temperature in airtight container. To freeze, place in layers separated by wax paper in airtight container. Freeze for up to 6 weeks. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.

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I remember the first time my oldest son ate his first rice krispie treat, he was a little over six years old. He was a sick little boy from just a baby and was unable to digest foods, when he turned 6 he went through major surgerys so that he could finally eat. When he came home from the hospital he had to have mushy stuff, we tried everything, until we found vanilla rice krispies. Vanilla rice krispies quickly became the only thing he would eat that he didn't get pain from. So one day i decided to make krispie treats, it was a day i will never forget. He sat down beside me, grabbed a piece so big he could barely hold on to and smiled from ear to ear, he had never even tasted a marshmallow before, his eyes lite up and all he could do was smile. When he was done with what est managed to eat he looked up at me and said " your the best mommy in the world, only you could make me something this good". And all I could do was smile, trying not to cry.

Tracy, OH

Posted: 07-19-2009, 3:02 PM

Why use Kellogg's® Rice Krispies®?

As the first crisped rice cereal, Kellogg's® Rice Krispies® has been bringing families together in the kitchen for nearly 80 years. The "cereal that talks" captivates adults and children alike, and the classic taste has become one of life's simple pleasures. To experience the timeless flavor, make your Rice Krispies Treats® with the original Rice Krispies® brand cereal.

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1. We just got back from a camping trip and had extra marshmallows and Hershey's Special Dark chocolate bars from making S'mores. I made some Cocoa Krispie treats to use up the marshmallows, and decided to throw in 2 regular-sized special dark bars when the marshmallows were almost completely melted. These were the best cocoa krispie treats I've ever had. Enjoy!

Cheryl, PA – Posted: 08-17-2009, 5:47 PM