Things are going to get complicated right now. Whatever you do, do not let this dark chocolate and sea salt combo distract you! Don't be like me!
Man are so straight-forward, aren't they? Aren't you? There is no need for complications in their world. Fancy pairings like coconut and white chocolate with sprinkles for drama. Instead, they distract you with simplicity in it's best form. Before you know it, your jaw is on the floor and your eyes twice the size.
You want to dive in, head first. You are doomed.
Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt Krispies Treats
Ingredients
- 1 c dark chocolate chunks or chips
- 1/4 c smooth peanut butter
- 2 c rice krispies cereal
- 1/2 c mini marshmallows
- sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Line 8" x 8" baking dish with parchment paper or foil.
- Lightly grease the bottom and sides of the paper. Set aside.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate in 15 seconds increments.
- Stir until smooth.
- Add peanut butter and stir until combined and smooth.
- Add rice krispies and gently fold in until evenly coated with chocolate.
- Add mini marshmallows and gently fold in.
- Pour the cereal and chocolate mixture into prepared baking dish.
- Spread evenly with a spatula or back of a spoon sprayed with cooking oil. ( It will help with the stickiness. )
- Sprinkle with sea salt.
- Gently press down with a piece of parchment paper.
- Refrigerate until set, at least 30 minutes.
- Cut in bars.
- Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition
This is our men's team entry in our Rice Krispies Throwdown family competition. I will need some cash to pay for protesting judges decision...
Go girls' team?... Yeah, I know... I can see you high-fiving the boys... I can hear the cheers: sea salt! sea salt! sea salt!
Whatev...
xoxo,
Anna
Minnie@thelady8home says
I checked out both Anna.....you girls did great, specially with coconut and sprinkles....but I have to say, for me Team Men wins 😛 These choco crispies......my God, the simplicity and the brilliance.....they just made my jaw drop. Absolutely delicious. I know they are going to fly out the moment I open the over if I try them at home.
Me thinking.....do you have a hand behind it? Because no one simplifies a complicated looking creation better than you do!
Loved the post :))
Jen says
These look unreal! How delicious.
Anne says
Ooooooh! These look really good, too! I think I would have to declare it a tie!
BakingInATornado says
I'm all team girls, but am so impressed with the men (don't tell). I have to admit that I've been on a dark chocolate instead of semisweet chocolate in all recipes binge lately. Mostly I'm impressed because at my house the men's contributions are to open their mouths, chew, and (if I insist) use a napkin.
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
You made me spit my coffee! lol Thank you so much for stopping by! *wiping the screen*
Ann P. says
The guys did a pretty bang-up job!! I am super impressed! One of my favorite flavor combos is dark chocolate and sea salt or fleur de sel.
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
No sprinkles? 🙂 Thank you, Ann! xo
Paula says
Mmmm... this is hard to pick. I´ll definitely give the girl´s an A+++ for loveliness but you´ll see me hiding the boy´s dark chocolate temptation in my pockets!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
I knew it! lol Thank you so much, Paula! Have a sweet Sunday!
ally says
these look really great but girls are the winners in my eyes!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Aww, thank you, Ally! 🙂
Ramona says
Oh-oh... the boys brought it too. I have to be fair and say it's a..... TIE!! There are no losing teams here... both played fair and well... both deserve the prize. Now dig in to those wonderful treats... wish I could. 🙂 Have a great weekend. ~ Ramona
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Thank you, my friend! Have a sweet weekend!
Emily says
I have to say these look and sound pretty darn good.
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Thank you so much, Emily! Have a sweet weekend!
The Café Sucré Farine says
I could eat myself sick with Rice Krispie treats but have never tried them with chocolate, yum!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
It's like a whole new world of rice krispies! 🙂 I hope you get to try them this way. Thank you for stopping by!
Jessica says
They just had to go and use dark chocolate and sea salt! Hmm. While that is an amazing combination, I think the girls exhibited more creativity! 😉 Have a great weekend, friend!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Yes! Thank you, Jessica! 🙂 Have a fabulous and sweet weekend!
Nicole says
Hm I went back and forth trying to mentally choose which would be better - and I just can NOT decide.
Tie breaker round - who can eat the most?! lol
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Ooooh, this is going to be dangerous! lol Thank you for stopping by, Nicole!
Anna says
I'm still voting for the girls...but am beyond impressed with the boys' effort 🙂
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
lol Told ya it's going to get complicated! 🙂 Thank you for the vote, sweet Anna! xoxo