Description
Delight in festive Peppermint Bark Rice Krispies Treats, combining crispy cereal, gooey marshmallows, and crushed candy canes topped with drizzled dark and white chocolate. Perfect for holiday celebrations and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- ½ cup salted butter
- 2 (10-ounce) bags miniature marshmallows
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 8 cups Rice Krispies
- ¼ cup crushed candy canes, divided (about 4 candy canes)
- 5 ounces chopped dark chocolate (about ¾ cup)
- 5 ounces chopped white chocolate (about ¾ cup)
Instructions
- Prepare Pan: Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper and unwrap and crush the candy canes. Set aside for later use.
- Melt Butter and Marshmallows: In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Reduce heat to low and add most of the marshmallows, reserving 1 cup. Stir continuously until completely melted and combined.
- Add Flavor and Cereal: Remove pot from heat and stir in the peppermint extract. Then, quickly fold in the Rice Krispies, 2 tablespoons of the crushed candy canes, and the reserved marshmallows.
- Transfer and Press: Pour and press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan using the empty butter wrapper, buttered hands, or a spatula. Press gently without compacting the treats.
- Melt Chocolates: Carefully melt the dark and white chocolates separately in microwave-safe bowls by heating in 20-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth.
- Decorate: Drizzle both melted dark and white chocolates over the pressed Rice Krispies treats. Gently shake the pan to smooth the chocolate layers.
- Finish: Sprinkle the remaining crushed candy cane pieces on top. Let the treats set completely at room temperature before slicing into squares.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days to maintain freshness and chewiness.
- Freeze individually wrapped squares in plastic for up to two months; thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Reheat thawed treats briefly in the microwave for a soft and gooey texture, taking care not to overheat and melt the chocolate layers.
- Prepare up to three days ahead for convenient holiday entertaining, storing in a sealed container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximate)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
