M&M Rice Krispie Treats
M&M Rice Krispie Treats are made with a gooey marshmallow cereal mixture, lots of colorful chocolate candies and covered with a chocolate layer on top! These make a fun dessert for any occasion and you can use your favorite M&M colors and flavors!
Servings: 16 treats
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons salted butter
- 8 cups mini marshmallows
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 cups rice krispies or crispy rice cereal
- 1 cup mini M&Ms candies divided
- 3/4 cup milk chocolate chocolate chips, almond bark, or candy melts
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Line a 9×9 inch pan with foil or parchment paper and grease with butter or nonstick cooking spray.
- Bring a large pot or stock pot to low heat. Add butter and melt.
- Reduce the heat to low heat and add mini marshmallows. Stir until melted, then add vanilla extract.
- Remove the pot from heat and stir in the cereal until the marshmallow mixture completely coats the cereal. Stir in 1/2 cup of M&M candies and stir just until combined. Be sure not to stir too much otherwise the candies will melt.
- Add the mixture to the prepared 9×9 inch pan and gently press the mixture into the pan. Make sure you don't press too hard otherwise your treats will be too dense and hard.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat chocolate chips and coconut oil. Heat in 30 second intervals until melted and smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate on top of the rice krispies and spread evenly with a spatula. Top with remaining M&M candies and let the treats rest for 30-60 minutes or until chocolate hardens. Cut into squares and enjoy!