3-Ingredient Chocolate Rice Krispie Balls: Chewy Bliss in 10 Mins
A no-bake holiday favorite that’s totally addictive and festive! These chocolate-dipped Rice Krispie balls are easy to make and perfect for Christmas treats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 balls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 bag (10 oz) mini marshmallows
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (or chocolate melts)
- ¼ cup holiday sprinkles (red, green, white)
- Optional: ½ tsp vanilla extract or a pinch of salt
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat, then stir in the marshmallows until fully melted.
- Quickly stir the Rice Krispies into the marshmallow mix until fully coated.
- Let the mixture cool slightly, then grease your hands and roll into 1.5-inch balls.
- Melt the chocolate chips and dip the bottom half of each ball into the chocolate.
- Top with festive sprinkles and let set at room temperature or chill for 10-15 minutes.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, use chocolate melts instead of chocolate chips.
- If the mixture is too sticky, lightly dampen your hands with water while rolling.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg