Donut Shaped Chocolate Rice Krispies Treats

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These Donut Shaped Chocolate Rice Krispies Treats are easy to make and ready in less than 15 minutes. These Rice Krispie treats variations is a new way to enjoy cereal treats without adding marshmallow but made with melted chocolate.

These Chocolate Rice Krispies Treats are eye-catching with their donut shape, topped with silky chocolate and rainbow sprinkles. They will be perfect for serving at any party or for pleasing your kids with chocolate treats, and without spending too much time in the kitchen.

The best part of these Donut Shaped Chocolate Rice Krispies Treats is that they are fully customized for any occasion by using different sprinkles or candy melt like orange for Halloween or green and red for Christmas. 

Not to mention that using melted chocolate instead of marshmallow is the method to make these Rice Krispie Donuts even easier and avoid the Rice Krispie Bars from getting hard with burned marshmallows. Sometimes, melting marshmallows can be hard to mix to make cereal treats.

Why you’ll love these Donut Shaped Chocolate Rice Krispies Treats

• Easy to make
• Require few ingredients
• Fun food ideas for kids and adults
• Easy kid friendly recipe
• Quick no bake desserts
• Chocolate Covered Rice Krispie Treats is a great idea for party or afternoon snacks
• Fully customized for any occasion
• A great alternative to the marshmallow version

Ingredients for the Donut Shaped Chocolate Rice Krispies Treats

• Rice Krispies or any brand of puffed rice
• White chocolate to stick the puffed rice
• Semi-sweet chocolate to dip
• Sprinkles for topping

How to make Donut Shaped Chocolate Rice Krispies Treats

• These Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispie Treats are made with melted chocolate instead of marshmallow. If you have never tried this variation, believe me, it’s also tasty, and it gives delicious chocolate Rice Krispies cakes.
• Start to melt the white chocolate. Next, combine the Rice Krispies with the melted chocolate.
• Pour the mixture into the silicone donut molds and compact with the back of a spoon.
• Place in the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes. When the chocolate is set, remove the Donut Shaped Chocolate Rice Krispies Treats form the silicone donut molds.
• Melt the semi-sweet chocolate, dip your Rice Krispie donuts, and top with sprinkles.
• Let the chocolate set and enjoy.

Full instructions are at the bottom of the page. Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

FAQs 

How to store the Donut Shaped Chocolate Rice Krispies Treats?

These cereal treats can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week if it’s not too hot. If the room temperature is high, place them in a fridge.

Which donut mold should I use?

For best results, use a silicone donut mold, it’s easier to remove the Rice Krispie Donuts.

I tried with an aluminum donut pan. I greased it with baking spray. It worked, but it was a bit tricky to remove the donuts from the cavity.

What chocolate should I use?

White chocolate to stick the Rice Krispies and semi-sweet chocolate for dipping make together a good sweetness balance. But feel free to use milk chocolate or semi-sweet for a full chocolate version or any chocolate you like.

Mint chocolate for dipping should be a great option for mint lovers.

Tips to make the Donut Shaped Chocolate Rice Krispies Treats 

• Compact the cereals with the back of your spoon and make sure the top is even, so it is level.
• Add a teaspoon of vegetable oil or butter to the melted chocolate for shiny chocolate. Mix until fully incorporated and dip your Rice Krispie Donuts.
• Dip your donuts one at a time and go quickly. Don’t let the donut too long in the melted chocolate as the white chocolate will start to melt.

Try these recipes, next:

• Biscoff Truffles
• Hazelnut Cookies

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