HOT CHOCOLATE RICE KRISPIES TREATS

HOT CHOCOLATE RICE KRISPIES TREATS 3 cups Cocoa Krispies cereal 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal 1 10-oz bag mini marshmallows 4 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup hot chocolate mix 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips 1 1/2 tablespoons cream 3/4 cup mini marshmallow bits In a large bowl, combine the Cocoa Krispies® and Rice Krispies®. In a separate bowl, add the marshmallows and butter. Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval, until fully melted. Stir or whisk in the cocoa mix. Microwave for a final 30 seconds. Immediately pour the marshmallow mixture over the cereal and gently mix until evenly coated. Line a 9x9 baking dish with parchment paper and press the cereal mixture into the pan. Allow to cool for 15 minutes. While the bars are cooling, add the chocolate chips and cream to a microwave safe measuring cup. Microwave in 30 second intervals until the chocolate is fully melted. Lift the bars out of the baking dish and cut into 16 squares. Pour approximately 2 tablespoons melted chocolate over the bars and spread to the edges. Immediately sprinkle with marshmallow bits. Repeat with remaining bars.