Chocolate Hazelnut Rice Krispies Treats
Rice Krispies Treats made with Nutella or any other brand of chocolate hazelnut spread. I used Wegmans Hazel Nuttin'.
Servings 12
Cost 5
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.
If you like a gooey and less stiff bar, use 5 cups of cereal instead of 6.
