Chocolate Nutella Rice Krispie Treats

Who doesn't love a gooey rice crispy treat every now and then? I was looking at a box of chocolate Cocoa Krispies and thought I should make some rice krispie treats it has been a while. Chocolate rice krispie treats sounded really good but I wanted to give it a little something extra so I decided to try adding a little Nutella. It turned out great and my family absolutely loved them!

If you aren't a fan of Nutella you can just leave it out but honestly it blends right into the treats. Also you can mold the treats in shaped pans or with cookie cutters if you want a particular shape that isn't a traditional cut square.

Pictures are of my treats. Recipe is below.

Chocolate Nutella Rice Krispie Treats

Kellogg's original recipe:Kellogg's Originial Treats
adapted recipe by: Julie Hodges

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 (10 oz pkg.) of marshmallows
• 6 cups cocoa krispie cereal (if really sticky add more a 1/4 cup at a time)
• 4 Tbsp. Nutella Hazelnut Spread 

Directions:

1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Add the Nutella Hazelnut Spread. Stir until combined. Remove from heat.

2. Add the cocoa krispie cereal. Stir until well coated.

3. Using buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cool. Cut into 2-inch squares. Best if served the same day.

Note:

-For best results, use fresh marshmallows.
-1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow crème can be substituted for marshmallows.
-Diet, reduced calorie or tub margarine is not recommended.
-Store no more than two days at room temperature in airtight container.
-To freeze, place in layers separated by wax paper in airtight container. Freeze for up to 6 weeks. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.

pictures by: Julie Hodges
original recipe from: http://www.ricekrispies.com/recipes/the-original-treats
adapted recipe by: Julie Hodges