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Kahlua and Chocolate Krispie Treats

Updated: Dec 28, 2025 by Marye

Crisp, gooey cereal bars just like you remember but updated with Kahlua and chocolate! Leave out the Kahlua for a kid friendly, no bake dessert. Difficulty level: 1
Total time for the recipe to be finished.Total Time 15 minutes minutes
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Kahlua and chocolate krispie treats in a pink pail.
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Kahlua and Chocolate Krispie Treats are a no-bake, quick, and easy snack for anytime! Rich chocolate and coffee flavors combine with the gooey marshmallow and crispy cereal in a way that reminds you of your childhood favorite... but this one is just for the adults!

Kahlua and Chocolate Krispie Treats are even better than the ones you loved as a kid! From RestlessChipotle.com

There are those things that we adore in childhood and then leave behind as we grow and mature. I would guess that most of us don't play  hopscotch anymore and Kool-Aid isn't really on my 5 p.m. priority list.

But Krispie Treats? Now those, THOSE are different. They are as much a part of my life now as they were in 1965. More so because now I have the freedom to make two pans and hide one pan for myself. Don't looks so shocked, you know we all do it.

What's not to like? Sweet, crispy, gooey, easy, fast, and cheap - they embody all that is perfect in a sweet snack food. Except one or two little things. Chocolate and booze.

Well, now you can have both. Because, with all of the downsides of being an adult (no naps, you have to pay the bills) one of the benefits is you can choose to eat what you want. Anytime. Like these for ... oh, I don't know... breakfast.

Not that I've ever done that.

These chocolate and Kahlua krispie treats are addictive and rich, just as gooey as you remember but with the added luxury of chocolate and Kahlua. They go together just as quickly as the original but the result is so, so, SO good.

Kahlua Krispies are perfect for adult snacking! From RestlessChipotle.com

You can even press the mixture into a shallow baking sheet and cut them into shapes with cookie cutters when they are cool. So next time you are making a treat for the kids?

Add these to your list.

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Kahlua and chocolate krispie treats in a pink pail.

Kahlua and Chocolate Krispie Treats

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Crisp, gooey cereal bars just like you remember but updated with Kahlua and chocolate! Leave out the Kahlua for a kid friendly, no bake dessert. Difficulty level: 1
Course Bar cookies
Cuisine American
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings:12 servings
Calories:237
Author:Marye Audet-White

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter
  • 10 ounces marshmallows
  • ¼ cup Kahlua
  • 6 cups chocolate crisp rice cereal
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips, optional

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan.
  • Add the marshmallows and stir until melted and smooth.
  • Add the Kahlua and blend well.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in the cereal and the chocolate chips until well coated with the marshmallow mixture.
  • Press firmly into a greased 9 x 9 inch pan
  • Allow to cool and cut into squares

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 64mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 152IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is estimated as a courtesy. If using for medical purposes, please verify information using your own nutritional calculator. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This recipe has been tested several times. If you choose to use other ingredients, or change the technique in some way, the results may not be the same.

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About Marye

Marye Audet-White is a professional food writer, New York Times bestselling cookbook author, and founder of Restless Chipotle, where she shares Southern comfort food, yeast breads, and from-scratch recipes tested in real kitchens. She’s known for explaining the little technique details that keep recipes from going off the rails, so home cooks can count on what comes out of the oven actually tasting good.

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  1. Laura @MotherWouldKnow says

    June 18, 2015 at 11:21 am

    So now I should confess that I've always loved Rice Krispie treats and the thought of adding chocolate liqueur makes me swoon. But you could have guessed that right? No wonder we're pals:)

    Reply
  2. Ashley @ Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen says

    June 18, 2015 at 7:42 am

    OH MY! These look fabulous! Love this grown up spin on a childhood classic 🙂

    Reply
  3. Colleen says

    May 10, 2012 at 6:48 pm

    one word..... AMAZING!!

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