Reese’s Cocoa Puff Krispies
These Reese’s Cocoa Puff Krispies are easy to make and absolutely delicious. The combination of chocolate, peanut butter, marshmallow and melted butter is so good, you’ll have a hard time not finishing the entire pan in one sitting.
What great is that you don’t need to turn on the oven. Perfect for these hot summer months. Let me know if you give this krispies recipe a try!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Easy to make. This coco krispies recipe is easy to make. You don’t even need to turn the oven on.
Fun to eat. These sticky treats are easy to grab on the go and enjoy. Perfect for backyard BBQ’s or kids parties.
Versatile. You can easily add ice cream to these treats to make a tasty ice cream sandwich!
Recipe Ingredients
- Cereal: You’ll need about one 10.5-ounce box of cereal in total. There are eight, one cup servings in a box this size. For this recipe, you will need both traditional Cocoa Puff’s cereal and Reese’s Puff cereal.
- Butter: You will need 6 tablespoons of salted butter for this recipe. I suggest using a high-quality butter.
- Marshmallows: For this recipe, you’ll need one bag of jumbo marshmallows. For tighter treats use 10-ounces of marshmallow. For gooey treats use the entire bag. Pictured here is the entire bag. Make sure your marshmallows are extra fresh! It really makes a difference. You’ll add the cereal once they are a little more than halfway melted.
- Garnishes: Option to add extra mini marshmallows and dark chocolate chips on top of the Cocoa Puff Krispie’s as a garnish.
- Pan: For this recipe, you will need an 8×8 inch pan. Grease the pan with butter or use parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Tips / Tricks
- Use a wooden spoon or rubber spatula to mix everything together in the pan.
- For tighter treats use 10-ounces of marshmallow. For gooey treats use 12-ounces or the entire bag.
- Once in the prepared dish, use a small piece of parchment paper to press the cereal mixture into the pan. This will prevent it from sticking to your spoon.
- Do not press to hard, otherwise you’ll get dense treats.
- Let it rest for 30 minutes before slicing.
How to Make Reese’s Cocoa Puff Krispies
Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper. Option to grease it with butter instead. Set aside.
In a large pot over medium high heat, add the salted butter. Once almost fully melted add the marshmallows. Stir the marshmallows with the melted butter using a wooden or rubber spoon.
Once the marshmallows are melted a little more than halfway, add the cereal. Turn off the heat and combine the cereal with the melted marshmallow.
Add the cereal mixture to the prepared baking dish. Using another small piece of parchment, gently press the mixture into the pan. DO not press too hard.
Option to top with dark chocolate chip pieces and mini marshmallows. Let it cool in the pan for 30 minutes at room temperature before slicing.
Storage
Store at room temperature in an airtight container for two to three days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! They will stay fresh for 2-3 days stored in a covered container at room temp.
Sure! Browning the butter will add deeper butter flavor. However, they tastes great as is.
Other Desserts to Consider Trying
- Gingersnap Cookies
- Peanut Butter Banana Cookies
- The BEST Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Flourless Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cookie for One
Reese’s Cocoa Puff Krispies
Equipment
- 1 8×8 baking dish
- 1 large pot
- 1 wooden or rubber spatula
- 2 sheets parchment paper
Ingredients
- 5 cups Cocoa Puffs cereal
- 3 cups Reese’s Puff cereal
- 10-12 ounces jumbo marshmallows , for tight treats use 10-ounces; for gooey treats use 12-ounces or entire bag
- 6 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips, recommended as garnish
- 2 tablespoons mini marshmallows, recommended as garnish
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper. Option to grease it with butter instead. Set aside.
- In a large pot over medium high heat, add the salted butter. Once almost fully melted add the marshmallows. Stir the marshmallows with the melted butter using a wooden or rubber spoon.Once the marshmallows are melted a little more than halfway, add the cereal. Turn off the heat and combine the cereal with the melted marshmallow.
- Add the cereal mixture to the prepared baking dish. Using another small piece of parchment, gently press the mixture into the pan. DO not press too hard.
- Option to top with dark chocolate chip pieces and mini marshmallows. Let it cool in the pan for 30 minutes at room temperature before slicing.
