These chocolate covered Rice Krispie Treats are simple, delicious and beautiful no bake treat. They are made from buttery, marshmallow filled krispie cereal bars topped with a melted chocolate layer, swirled with melted caramel chip candy.
In a large sauce pan or pot, melt the butter on low heat. To turn this into brown butter, allow the melted butter to begin to foam. Once it starts to foam whisk or stir the liquid butter frequently. The butter will begin to smell nutty and very fragrant. Once the foam has subsided, the butter should have some brown, lightly toasted bits floating at the bottom.
Once all the butter has melted (or browned), add in the mini marshmallows. Stir continuously over low heat until the marshmallows are mostly melted.
Once the marshmallows are mostly melted, remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and the rice crispy cereal. Quickly and carefully stir in the cereal. Stir the rice krispie cereal in the gooey melted marshmallows until all the cereal pieces are fully coated.
Evenly scoop the soft and gooey treats into a lined 9 x 9 pan. Gently press the rice crispy treats into place.
In a microwave safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips with 2 teaspoons of butter in 20 second increments until fully melted, stirring in between each increment. Evenly pour and smooth the melted chocolate on top of the rice krispie treats.
In another bowl, melt the caramel chips in 15 second increments until melted. Make sure to gently stir before heating again. Drop even dollops of melted caramel chips on top of the chocolate layer. Using a tooth pick or small knife, swirl the caramel chips into a decorative pattern.
Allow the rice crispy bars with chocolate to set for at least 30 minutes or until the chocolate has hardened. Slice and enjoy.
Notes
To store leftover marshmallow treats: These choc covered rice krispie treats store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. For thinner treats use a 9x13 pan.