A fun twist on Rice Krispie Treats, these Rice Chex Treats are sure to be a hit with everyone in the family. They are crunchy, chewy, sweet, and 100% satisfying. Keep this one in your recipe archives for whenever the mood strikes.
Spray 9x13 inch glass dish with cooking spray and set aside.
In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium-low heat until all of the butter has melted. Be careful not to burn it. Add in marshmallows and mix them into the butter. Heat over medium-low heat until the marshmallows are melted and smooth. Remove from heat.
In a large bowl, combine Rice Chex, chocolate chips, and melted marshmallows and stir until everything is evenly coated.
Transfer mixture to your glass baking dish and press evenly so that you have a 1/2 inch thick layer covering the entire baking dish. It helps to spray your hands with a light coating of cooking spray so that it doesn't stick to your fingers.
Let cool 10 minutes before serving. If you want to speed it up (and make it easier to cut), I recommend popping it into the refrigerator.
Notes
The first time I made these, I used 4 cups of mini marshmallows and found that it was a very thin coating. They were delicious, but I prefer a bit more marshmallow in mine. I would suggest upping it to 6 cups (which is basically a 10 oz bag of mini marshmallows).
If you want to take these up another notch, add in 1/4 cup peanut butter into the marshmallow mix when melting and/or 1/2 cup of peanut butter chips. I'm drooling just thinking about it.
Don't want to eat the entire pan? These can be stored in the freezer and added to lunch boxes or enjoyed one at a time whenever the craving hits.