A fun and easy twist on a classic favorite, these Nutella Rice Krispie Treats are chewy, buttery, and full of tasty chocolate and hazelnut flavor!
Don't you just love quick and simple homemade desserts for when you just need a little something sweet ASAP?! Me too. These rice krispie treats with Nutella inside and drizzled on top are just that kind of recipe. My Puffed Wheat Mini Egg Nests and Edible Cookie Dough are also super quick and simple recipes just like this one.
For more fun and tasty Rice Krispie treat variations be sure to check out my Salted Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats or Red Velvet Rice Krispie Treats next. This recipe is also conveniently no-bake and naturally gluten-free, much like my Vanilla Bean Rice Pudding and Copycat Starbucks Oat Bars
Jump to:
⭐️ Why You Need to Make This Recipe
- Quick. Homemade rice krispie treats are so easy and these Nutella ones are too!
- No-Bake. Perfect for hot summer days when you don't want to turn on the oven or just any day when you can't wait for a baked treat!
- Yummy! Two yummy things: rice krispie treats and Nutella; combined into one tasty treat. What's not to love?
🧈 Ingredients
Here are the ingredients needed to make these easy Rice Krispie treats with Nutella.
- Marshmallows - I like to use mini marshmallows because they melt faster.
- Butter - Salted butter is what I use but you may use unsalted instead with ⅛ teaspoon of salt added to the recipe.
- Nutella - You will need ½ cup to mix in plus a little extra to drizzle on top!
- Vanilla - A must in rice krispie treats!
- Crispy Rice Cereal - You will need 5 cups of cereal to make this recipe that fits in a 9X9-inch pan.
See the recipe card for the full list of ingredients with measurements.
📃 Instructions
Step 1: Melt the mini marshmallows and butter together in the microwave for 1 minute.
Step 2: Add the Nutella and vanilla extract.
Step 3: Stir quickly until combined.
Step 4: Quickly fold in the Rice Krispies just until combined.
Step 5: Press into a pan lined with wax paper and sprayed with non-stick spray. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
Step 6: Slice into squares and drizzle with melted Nutella, if desired.
💡 Top Tip
You can make these using the microwave or in a pot on the stovetop! Simply heat slowly in a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat until melted and smooth. Then mix in the Nutella and vanilla followed by folding in the rice krispies.
❓ Recipe FAQs
Yes, add ⅛ teaspoon of salt to the recipe if using unsalted butter.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Yes, you could freeze these sealed in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
I have not tested this recipe with peanut butter but I think it would be really delicious!
🍫 More Chocolate Desserts
Looking for more desserts featuring chocolate? Try these next:
If you tried these Chocolate Hazelnut Rice Krispie Treats or any other recipe on my website, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and write a little note telling me how it went in the comments below. Thank you!!
📖 Recipe
Nutella Rice Krispie Treats
Equipment
- 9x9-inch pan
- wax paper or non-stick cooking spray
- large mixing bowl
- rubber spatula
- measuring cups & spoons
Ingredients
- 200 grams mini marshmallows (or large)
- ¼ cup salted butter *
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup Nutella
- 5 cups crispy rice cereal
Instructions
- Spray a 9x9-inch pan with non-stick cooking spray or grease with butter or line with wax paper.
- In a large bowl, microwave the marshmallows and butter for 60 seconds until melted. Add the vanilla and Nutella and stir until just incorporated. Add the rice crispy cereal and fold with a spatula until to mixture just comes together.
- Press into the prepared pan with a greased spatula and smooth the top to level. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before slicing into squares. Drizzle with melted Nutella, if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Add ⅛ teaspoon of salt to the recipe if using unsalted butter.