Pecan Chocolate Chip Rice Crispy Squares
Sweet, crunchy, and irresistibly chocolaty, these Pecan Chocolate Chip Rice Crispy Squares take your classic childhood treat to a gourmet level. Infused with creamy melted marshmallows and a hint of vanilla, each square is packed with crisped rice cereal, toasted pecans for a nutty crunch, and pops of gooey semi-sweet chocolate chips. Quick and easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, this no-bake dessert is perfect for parties, lunchbox snacks, or sweet cravings. The combination of silky marshmallow with the satisfying texture of crunchy cereal and pecans makes these squares a standout treat. Plus, they require minimal cleanup and can be stored for days—though they’re likely to disappear long before that!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 10 cups Mini Marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 6 cups Crisped Rice Cereal
- 0.75 cups Pecans, chopped and toasted
- 0.75 cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 1 as needed Cooking Spray
Instructions
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat.
Once the butter is melted, add the mini marshmallows and stir constantly until they are completely melted and smooth.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
Gradually fold in the crisped rice cereal, ensuring the cereal is evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
Gently fold in the toasted pecans and chocolate chips, being careful not to let the chocolate chips melt completely.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Lightly press it down into an even layer using a spatula or your hands (spray your hands with a bit of cooking spray to prevent sticking).
Let the rice crispy squares cool at room temperature for about an hour, or until fully set.
Once cool, cut into 12 squares and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5769 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 147.7 g | 189% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.7 g | 274% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 4453 mg | 194% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1084.8 g | 394% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.6 g | 95% | |
| Total Sugars | 446.1 g | ||
| Protein | 54.3 g | 109% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 73 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 152.4 mg | 847% | |
| Potassium | 1005 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
