Peppermint Rice Krispie Treats

Perfectly peppermint, these Peppermint Rice Krispie Treats are a fun Christmas twist on a classic favorite. They only take minutes to make and are a fun treat for any holiday occasion.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 303kcal

Author Deborah Harroun

Ingredients

12 cups crispy rice cereal
20 oz mini marshmallows divided
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
4 candy canes crushed
10 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
Pinch of salt
2 candy canes crushed (for topping)

Instructions

Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.*
In a large bowl, combine the crispy rice cereal, 2 cups of the marshmallows, the white chocolate chips, and the 4 crushed candy canes. Mix to combine.
12 cups crispy rice cereal, 20 oz mini marshmallows, 1/2 cup white chocolate chips, 4 candy canes
In a large saucepan, melt the butter. Add the remaining marshmallows and cook, stirring until the marshmallows are melted. Turn off the heat and stir in the peppermint extract and the salt.
10 tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon peppermint extract, Pinch of salt
Pour the marshmallow mixture over the cereal mixture and mix until fully combined.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Lightly press the cereal down. You don’t want to compact the cereal, just press it down enough to make an even layer. Sprinkle the remaining crushed candy canes over the top and lightly press to make sure they stick.
2 candy canes
Let the mixture set up before cutting into bars.

Notes

*Make sure your baking dish is at least 2 inches tall. These treats are tall and will need that much space.

I like to use a piece of wax paper or parchment paper to press the treats into the baking dish. You an also spray your hands with nonstick cooking spray and use your hands.

Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.

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