Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats

0 Line a 9”x13” baking dish with wax paper. This will make removing the crispy rice treats easy. Set aside.
1 Pour the cocoa crispy rice cereal into the large bowl, and set aside.
2 In a large pot, melt the butter over low heat. Add the salt when mostly melted.
3 Stir in the marshmallows once the butter has melted. Continually stir until the marshmallows are completely melted.
4 Add the splash of vanilla, and stir.
5 Add the ½ cup of chocolate chips. Stir until melted.
6 Pour the cereal into the marshmallow mixture. Stir quickly until the cereal is coated.
7 Pour the cereal bar mixture to the prepared baking dish and gently spread the mixture into an even layer with a rubber spatula. (If the mixture begins sticking, spritz the spatula with the nonstick cooking spray.) Do not press down hard on the mixture, as your treats will be more compact.
8 Optional: Melt the ¼ cup chocolate chips and butter together. Drizzle over the bars in a pattern. Sprinkle on the chocolate sprinkles.
9 Let the treats cool completely, about 45 minutes-1 hour.
10 Cut into squares with a sharp knife, and enjoy within 2-3 days.