Nutella Topped Rice Crispie Treats

Nutella Topped Rice Crispie Treats

Nutella hazelnut spread has been around for more than 40 years but just recently gained popularity around my household & even though I missed out on National Nutella Day  February 5th, I think I can still share this recipe....If you like the yummy hazelnut flavor of this spread, then you'll LOVE these treats!  

Nutella Rice Crispie Treats

 

1/4 cup butter
1 (10 oz., about 40) pkg. regular marshmallows or 3 cups miniature marshmallows
6 cups Kellogg's Rice Krispies cereal

In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add the marshmallows and continue to stir until the marshmallows have completely melted. Remove from heat.

Stir in the Rice Crispies cereal coating them well with the melted marshmallow mixture.

Using a buttered or silicone spatula, press the mixture evenly into a 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan which has been buttered or sprayed with non-stick spray or lined with wax paper.   Allow to cool slightly.   Next, Prepare the Nutella topping:

Nutella Topping

1  1/2 Cups Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips

3/4 Cup Nutella Hazelnut Spread

Melt Chocolate Chips in Microwave on medium setting until smooth.  Add Nutella and mix together until combined.  Spread over Rice Crispies and let refrigerate until hardened.