Chocolate Rice Krispie Balls (No-Bake, 5 Ingredients!)

There’s something so comforting about recipes that instantly bring you back to childhood 💛 And today’s recipe is exactly that. Thank you so much for being here — whether you’re a longtime reader or just stumbled in looking for an easy sweet treat, I’m genuinely grateful you’re here.

These Chocolate Rice Krispie Balls are everything we love about classic Rice Krispie treats… but better. They’re chewy, crispy, rich, chocolatey, and irresistibly bite-sized. Best of all? They come together in just 15 minutes, with no baking and only 5 simple ingredients. I promised you versatile — and here’s proof!

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Overview of the Recipe

These no-bake Chocolate Rice Krispie Balls are made by combining crispy rice cereal with melted marshmallows and butter, rolling the mixture into balls, and coating them in smooth melted chocolate.

They’re perfect for:

Busy weeknights
Holiday dessert trays
Lunchboxes
Bake sales
Last-minute sweet cravings

Reasons to Love This Recipe

🍫 No oven required
⏱️ Ready in 15 minutes
🥣 Only 5 basic ingredients
👧 Kid-friendly and fun to make
💸 Budget-friendly dessert

What Do They Taste Like?

Crunchy, chewy, buttery, and rich — the crisp cereal contrasts beautifully with the soft marshmallow base, while the chocolate coating adds that indulgent finish. Anything but boring!!