Brownie Batter Rice Krispie Treats are a chocolate twist on the classic Rice Krispie treat. By stirring dry brownie mix into the melted marshmallows and folding in chopped fudgy brownie pieces, you get rich brownie flavor combined with the chewy marshmallow and crisp cereal for a delightful contrast of textures.
Why You’ll Love Brownie Batter Krispie Treats
This recipe elevates a familiar favorite by adding brownie batter flavor and pieces of real brownies throughout. It’s a quick, no-bake dessert that’s both easy to make and memorable to serve.
- No bake: The base is classic Rice Krispie treats with added brownie mix, so no oven is required.
- Fast: From start to finish this recipe can be completed in about 15 minutes.
- Great texture and flavor: Chewy marshmallows, crunchy cereal, and chunks of fudgy brownies make each bite interesting and satisfying.
How to Make Brownie Batter Krispie Treats
If you’ve made Rice Krispie treats before, this is just as simple with a couple of extra steps for brownie flavor. You’ll need a box of dry brownie mix and some baked brownie pieces to stir in.
- Stir 1 cup of dry brownie mix into the melted marshmallow and butter mixture to infuse the brownie batter flavor throughout the treats.
Tip: If you want more chocolate intensity, use cocoa-flavored rice cereal, but note it shifts the flavor away from “brownie batter” toward a more general chocolate taste.
Cut or crumble 2 cups of baked brownie pieces and fold them into the cereal mixture. Premade brownies work perfectly if you don’t have leftovers—this step is forgiving and adds delightful pockets of fudgy texture.
Combine the cereal and brownie pieces with the marshmallow-brownie mixture, press evenly into a lined 9×9 pan, and allow to cool before slicing into bars.
How to Store Rice Krispie Treats
- If preparing ahead, leave the uncut slab in the lined pan and cover it airtight until you’re ready to serve.
- Once cut, keep the bars covered as much as possible; exposed treats will firm up and dry out over time.
- Store cut bars in an airtight container or zip-top bag for up to 2–3 days. They are best within the first day for optimal chewiness.
Brownie Batter Krispie Treats
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars
- Category: Krispie Treats
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: Dessert
Description
Makes 16 bars.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 10 cups mini marshmallows, divided
- 1 cup dry brownie mix
- 6 cups crispy rice cereal
- 2 cups cubed brownie pieces
Instructions
- Line a 9×9 pan with foil and coat lightly with nonstick spray; set aside.
- In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter.
- Add 8 cups of the mini marshmallows to the melted butter and stir until fully melted. Remove from heat.
- Stir the dry brownie mix into the melted marshmallow mixture until evenly combined. Add the cereal and cubed brownie pieces, then fold in the remaining 2 cups of marshmallows.
- Press the mixture into the prepared pan evenly, using a buttered spatula or parchment to avoid sticking.
- Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 2–3 days for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat
- Calories: 163
- Sugar: 17.5 g
- Sodium: 125.6 mg
- Fat: 3.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 32.6 g
- Protein: 1.3 g
- Cholesterol: 7.6 mg