If you’re a fan of Nutella and looking for a quick and easy treat, look no further than these Nutella Rice Krispies Bars. These bars are soft, gooey, and incredibly satisfying, perfect for a sweet snack or dessert.
Quick and Easy Treat
These bars incorporate a beloved hazelnut spread into the batter, resulting in a delightful combination of soft, gooey, and chocolaty flavor. The best part? They’re ready in just minutes! If you crave an even richer chocolate-hazelnut taste, feel free to add up to a cup of Nutella to the mix. For an extra touch, you can melt a bit of the hazelnut spread in the microwave and drizzle it over the finished bars.
Ingredients in Nutella Rice Krispies Bars
There are only a handful of ingredients in these bars.
Butter: Use unsalted butter.
Marshmallows: Miniature marshmallows work best. However, if you use large marshmallows, cut them into smaller pieces to make melting easier.
Vanilla Extract: Use a high-quality extract for the best flavor.
Salt: Use a pinch to balance the sweetness.
Nutella: Use any brand of hazelnut spread for this recipe. Nutella is the most well-known.
Crispy Rice Cereal: Rice Krispies is a favorite for this recipe, but other brands work just as well.
Tips for Perfect Nutella Rice Krispies Bars
Keep a Check on the Temperature
Ensure your Nutella Rice Krispies Bars turn out soft and chewy by keeping the marshmallows from overheating as they melt. High heat for too long can cause the marshmallows to harden, resulting in bars that are difficult to cut and chew.
This recipe calls for less cereal than other recipes, creating the perfect cereal-to-marshmallows ratio. However, if you’re a Nutella enthusiast, you can add a little extra to enhance the flavor without negatively impacting the recipe. It’s one ingredient that can be easily adjusted to suit your taste and only enhances the overall flavor of the bars.
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Nutella Rice Krispies Bars
Equipment
- (1) 9 x 13-inch pan
- waxed or parchment paper
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 10 ounces miniature marshmallows
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- ½ cup Nutella
- 5 cups Rice Krispies cereal (or another crispy rice cereal)
- extra butter for buttering the pan
- confectioners' sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Use extra butter to coat the bottom and sides of a 9 x 13-inch pan. Set aside.
- Melt the butter on low heat in an extra-large pot. Add the marshmallows and stir until they are almost melted. Turn off the heat and continue stirring until the marshmallows are completely melted. Add the vanilla and salt. Stir.
- Add the Nutella and stir until thoroughly mixed. Add the cereal and stir until it is coated with the Nutella mixture.
- Place the mixture into the buttered pan. Place waxed or parchment paper on top and press the cereal mixture until evenly spread in the pan. Cool and cut into squares. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar if desired.