I’ve always been a bit hesitant about Nutella, maybe because of my unwavering loyalty to peanut butter. It felt like stepping into a new relationship when I was perfectly happy with the old one. However, this Pioneer Woman recipe for Nutella Rice Krispie Treats completely changed my perspective, and now I’m officially on team Nutella!
Honestly, Nutella wasn’t something I ever considered a kitchen staple. But when The Pioneer Woman released a new cookbook*, my curiosity was piqued, and I was eager to explore new culinary horizons. Trying this recipe was a fantastic decision. I made a batch of these Nutella Krispie Treats for my husband’s workplace, and they were an absolute hit. I promised to share the recipe, so here it is for everyone to enjoy. Keep reading for the step-by-step guide to create these delightful treats.
Ingredients for Pioneer Woman Nutella Rice Krispie Treats recipe
Ingredients You’ll Need
This recipe yields approximately 16 servings of delicious Nutella Rice Krispie Treats. Gather these ingredients to get started:
- 6 tablespoons butter, plus extra for greasing the pan
- 10 ounces large marshmallows
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 cup Nutella
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 ½ cups miniature marshmallows
- 1 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 5 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, melted
Preparing baking pan for Pioneer Woman Nutella Rice Krispie Treats
Step-by-Step Instructions for Pioneer Woman Rice Krispie Treats
Follow these simple instructions to create your own batch of Pioneer Woman inspired Nutella Rice Krispie Treats:
1. Prepare the Pan
Begin by generously buttering a 9 x 13-inch cake pan. This will prevent the treats from sticking and make removal easy later on. Ensure you butter the inside edges and bottom of the pan thoroughly.
Melting butter in a saucepan for Nutella Rice Krispie Treats
2. Melt Butter
In a large pot or saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat. Allow the butter to melt completely before moving to the next step.
Adding marshmallows to melted butter for Rice Krispie Treats
3. Add Marshmallows and Salt
Once the butter is melted, add the 10 ounces of large marshmallows to the pot. Immediately after, add 1/8 teaspoon of kosher salt. The salt is crucial to balance the sweetness of this dessert.
Marshmallows and salt melting in saucepan for Nutella Rice Krispie Treats
4. Melt Marshmallows Until Gooey
Stir the marshmallows and salt continuously as they begin to melt. Enjoy the process as the marshmallows become increasingly gooey and melty.
Stirring melting marshmallows in saucepan for Rice Krispie Treats
5. Ensure Marshmallows are Fully Melted
Continue stirring until the marshmallows are completely melted and smooth. This might take a few minutes, so be patient and keep stirring to prevent burning.
Completely melted marshmallows in saucepan
6. Incorporate Nutella
Once the marshmallows are fully melted, add 1/3 cup of Nutella to the mixture. This is where the magic happens, transforming classic Rice Krispie Treats into a Nutella flavored delight.
Adding Nutella to melted marshmallow mixture
7. Combine Nutella and Marshmallow Mixture
Stir the Nutella into the melted marshmallow mixture until it is thoroughly combined and the color is consistent throughout.
Stirring Nutella into melted marshmallows
8. Add Remaining Butter
After the Nutella is well mixed, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the pot. Stir until this butter is also completely melted and the entire mixture is smooth and glossy.
Adding remaining butter to Nutella marshmallow mixture
9. Combine with Rice Krispies Cereal
Time is of the essence here! Measure 6 cups of Rice Krispies cereal into a large mixing bowl. Pour the hot Nutella marshmallow mixture over the Rice Krispies immediately.
Pouring Nutella marshmallow mixture over Rice Krispies cereal
10. Fold in Miniature Marshmallows
Quickly fold the Nutella mixture and Rice Krispies together until mostly combined. Then, add 1 ½ cups of miniature marshmallows to the bowl. Continue folding until everything is evenly distributed. Work quickly as the mixture will start to cool and set.
Folding miniature marshmallows into Rice Krispie Treats mixture
11. Press into Prepared Pan
Immediately transfer the sticky mixture into your pre-buttered pan. It will be a bit messy, but that’s part of the fun!
Pressing Nutella Rice Krispie Treats mixture into baking pan
12. Shape and Flatten
Using your hands (buttering your palms or using cooking spray can prevent sticking), quickly press the mixture evenly into the pan, shaping it to fill all corners.
Shaping Nutella Rice Krispie Treats in baking pan
13. Chop Pecans
If you haven’t already, chop 1 cup of pecans finely. Pre-chopped pecans are perfectly acceptable to save time.
Chopped pecans for topping Rice Krispie Treats
14. Sprinkle Half the Pecans
Sprinkle half of the chopped pecans evenly over the top of the Rice Krispie Treats in the pan.
Sprinkling pecans on top of Rice Krispie Treats
15. Melt Chocolate
Melt 5 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate according to package directions. A microwave is a quick and easy way to melt chocolate. Melt in short intervals, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Melting semi-sweet chocolate in microwave
16. Drizzle Melted Chocolate
Drizzle the melted chocolate generously over the top of the Rice Krispie Treats and the sprinkled pecans.
Drizzling melted chocolate over Nutella Rice Krispie Treats
17. Add Remaining Pecans
Sprinkle the remaining chopped pecans over the melted chocolate. This adds a lovely textural contrast and enhances the nutty flavor.
Sprinkling remaining pecans over melted chocolate
18. Let it Cool and Harden
Allow the pan to sit until the chocolate has hardened and the Rice Krispie mixture is completely cooled. This may take a few hours at room temperature. To speed up the process, you can refrigerate the pan.
Cooled and hardened Nutella Rice Krispie Treats in pan
19. Cut into Squares
Once cooled and hardened, cut the treats into squares. A sharp knife will help you make clean cuts.
Cutting Nutella Rice Krispie Treats into squares
20. Remove and Serve
Remove the squares from the pan. Thanks to the buttered pan, they should come out easily.
Removing cut Nutella Rice Krispie Treats from baking pan
21. Enjoy!
Serve and enjoy your homemade Pioneer Woman Nutella Rice Krispie Treats!
Serving Pioneer Woman Nutella Rice Krispie Treats
These Nutella Krispie Treats are also perfect for taking on the go. Simply place the cut squares in a container and cover. They travel exceptionally well, making them ideal for potlucks, picnics, or office treats.
Nutella Rice Krispie Treats ready to serve or travel
*This recipe is inspired by a Make-Ahead Sweets Meal from The Pioneer Woman’s Cookbook; COME and GET IT! Enjoy making these delightful treats!
