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Chocolate Hazelnut Rice Krispies Treats

Published: May 1, 2022 by Anna · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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I'm posting this recipe for my daughter, who loves anything with hazelnuts. Too bad she's not here to eat these, but maybe she'll make them for her friends at school. They're called Chocolate Hazelnut Rice Krispies Treats, and they are just what they sound like. That is, they are the usual Rice Krispies Treats, but you add chocolate hazelnut spread and a dash of espresso powder.

This is an 8 inch pan version of the recipe, which is originally from America's Test Kitchen. Theirs is double this and made in a 13x9 inch pan, so if you need to double it go right ahead. In fact, if you are making these for any group larger than 2 or 3, you probably will want to double.

An 8 inch square pan of Chocolate Hazelnut Rice Krispies Treats

The recipe is pretty straightforward. I think if you wanted to leave out the espresso it would be fine, though it does enhance the other flavors a bit.

2 oz Chocolate -- Optional But Worth It

I just updated the recipe to add the step of melting the 2 oz of chocolate. You can use dark or milk. Just melt the chocolate in the microwave and drizzle over the top. Put the bars in the freezer for about 20 minutes or just until chocolate is set.

Chocolate Hazelnut Rice Krispies Treats Ingredients

  • Butter -- unsalted or unsalted should be fine. I used unsalted and added salt.
  • Marshmallows -- Jet puffed or large marshmallows. Just weigh 10 oz. I'm not sure why smaller marshmallows wouldn't work.
  • Espresso Powder -- Makes the other ingredients pop, but you can leave it out.
  • Hazelnut Spread -- I used Hazel Nuttin' from Wegmans. Is it just me or does that name make it sound like it doesn't have any hazelnuts in it?
  • Vanilla -- Any. You could even leave it out.
  • Cereal -- Rice Krispies
  • Hazelnuts -- I said hazelnuts or almonds because hazelnuts can be harder to come by depending on where you are. That being said, if you have access to hazelnuts I highly recommend them because that's where the hazelnut flavor comes in. The nuts also offset the sweetness, and these are pretty sweet.
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Recipe

Chocolate Hazelnut Rice Krispies Treats

Chocolate Hazelnut Rice Krispies Treats

Anna
Rice Krispies Treats made with Nutella or any other brand of chocolate hazelnut spread. I used Wegmans Hazel Nuttin'.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine America
Servings 12

Ingredients
 

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (54 grams)
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 10 ounces marshmallows (large ones) (280 grams)
  • ¼ cup chocolate hazelnut spread
  • ⅛ teaspoon espresso powder
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 5 cups Rice Krispies (140 grams)
  • ¼ cup roasted hazelnuts or almonds, chopped
  • 2 oz milk or dark chocolate (optional) For melting and drizzling

Instructions
 

  • Line an 8 inch square pan with foil and spray with cooking spray.
  • In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. When it's about halfway melted, add the salt and swirl it around. Add espresso powder and stir until dissolved.
  • Add the marshmallows and stir over medium heat until they're about halfway melted, then reduce heat slightly and continue stirring until they are fully melted. Stir in the Nutella.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Add the cereal and hazelnuts (or almonds) and stir until fully mixed, then press into the pan and let cool completely.
  • Optional Step: Melt the chocolate in the microwave using 50% power and stirring every 30-40 seconds. Drizzle over bars. Put in the freezer just until set.
  • Lift from pan and cut into squares.

Notes

If you use salted butter, omit the salt.
If you like a gooey and less stiff bar, use 5 cups of cereal instead of 6.
Keyword Marshmallow
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  1. Sue says

    May 02, 2022 at 8:35 pm

    I would love these. I have a ridiculous affection for Rice Krispie Bars. It’s embarrassing. Add Hazelnuts which are at least a little more sophisticated and I might be over the moon.

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