Peppermint Rice Krispie Treats

Peppermint Rice Krispie Treats are a delicious Christmas twist to classic Rice Krispie treats - soft, chewy, rice Krispy cereal treat bars loaded with gooey marshmallows, peppermint extract, and crushed peppermint candy canes.

Course Christmas, Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword peppermint rice krispie treats

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Set/Cooling Time 1

Total Time 1 25

Servings

Calories 303kcal

Author Jessica - Together as Family

Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter (I use salted butter)
2 bags (10 oz each) mini marshmallows
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
9 cups Rice Krispies cereal
24 ounces white almond bark roughly chopped
1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy canes

Instructions

Prepare a 9x13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray or, for easier removal for cutting, line the pan with parchment paper. Allow the paper to hang over the sides just a little bit so you can easily pull the bars out.
In a large pot, over medium-low heat, melt the butter.
6 tablespoons butter
Once the butter is melted, add the mini marshmallows and let them cook, while stirring frequently, until they are completely melted and smooth.
^{*Don't cook the marshmallows too long, once they're smooth and melted, take them off they're done.}
2 bags (10 oz each) mini marshmallows
Remove the pot from the heat and immediately stir in the peppermint extract and vanilla extract until combined. Work quickly so the mixture stays warm and easy to stir.
1 teaspoon peppermint extract, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add the Rice Krispies cereal and stir gently until thoroughly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
9 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Lightly spray your hands or spatula with cooking spray, and then press the mixture evenly into the pan without compacting or pressing on it too firmly, which can make the treats hard.
Place the white almond bark in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring after each one, until fully melted and smooth.
24 ounces white almond bark
Spread the melted almond bark evenly over top of the treats using an offset spatula to cover the entire surface in an oven layer, like you're frosting a cake.
Sprinkle the crushed peppermint candy canes over top.
1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy canes
Let the Krispie treat bars set at room temperature, for about 1 hour, or until the almond bark topping is firm and set.
Lift the treats from the pan using the parchment overhang, then cut into squares, and enjoy!

Notes

One of the reasons that your Krispie treats may turn out hard or crumbly, is because you are compacting and pushing them into the pan too hard. Use a light gently hand to gently press them into an even layer in the pan.

These treats taste best on the day they are made, however, they will keep well for up to 3 days at room temperature.

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