Description
Delight in these festive Peppermint Bark Rice Krispies Treats, combining the classic marshmallow rice cereal square with layers of dark and white chocolate and crushed candy canes for a refreshing peppermint twist. Perfect for holiday celebrations or a sweet seasonal snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- ½ cup salted butter
- 2 (10-ounce) bags miniature marshmallows
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 8 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- ¼ cup crushed candy canes (about 4 candy canes), divided
- 5 ounces chopped dark chocolate (about ¾ cup)
- 5 ounces chopped white chocolate (about ¾ cup)
Instructions
- Prepare the pan: Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper and set aside. Unwrap and crush the candy canes, dividing them into portions as specified.
- Melt butter and marshmallows: In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Lower the heat to low and add most of the marshmallows, reserving 1 cup to add later. Stir continuously until the marshmallows are fully melted and combined with the butter.
- Combine ingredients: Remove the pot from heat. Stir in the peppermint extract, Rice Krispies cereal, 2 tablespoons of crushed candy canes, and the reserved 1 cup of marshmallows until everything is evenly coated.
- Press mixture into pan: Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Use a butter wrapper, buttered hands, or a spatula to press gently into an even layer, making sure not to compact the treats too much.
- Melt chocolates: Carefully melt the dark chocolate and white chocolate separately in microwave-safe bowls by heating in 20-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth.
- Drizzle chocolates and add topping: Drizzle both chocolates over the set Rice Krispies treats and gently shake the pan to smooth the top. Sprinkle the remaining crushed candy cane pieces evenly over the chocolates.
- Set and serve: Let the treats cool and set completely at room temperature. Once firm, slice into squares and serve.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days to keep treats fresh and chewy.
- Freeze individual squares wrapped in plastic wrap in a container for up to two months; thaw at room temperature before eating.
- Reheat thawed treats briefly in the microwave to restore gooeyness, but avoid overheating to preserve chocolate layers.
- Make up to three days in advance and store tightly sealed for easy holiday entertaining.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
