Description
Peppermint Bark Rice Krispies Treats combine the classic crispy marshmallow base with festive peppermint extract, crushed candy canes, and a luscious drizzle of dark and white chocolate, making a delightful holiday dessert that’s both easy to make and irresistible to eat.
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. Unwrap and crush candy canes carefully, setting aside the divided portions.
- 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 for later. Stir continuously until the marshmallows are completely melted and combined with the butter.
- Mix in Flavor and Cereal: Remove the pot from heat. Stir in the peppermint extract, Rice Krispies cereal, 2 tablespoons of the crushed candy canes, and the reserved marshmallows until evenly mixed.
- Press into Pan: Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press gently into an even layer without compacting. Use the empty butter wrapper, buttered hands, or a spatula to help press out the treats evenly.
- Melt Chocolates: In separate microwave-safe bowls, melt the dark and white chocolate by heating in 20-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth.
- Decorate Treats: Drizzle both melted chocolates over the pressed Rice Krispies treats. Shake the pan gently to help smooth the chocolate layers. Sprinkle the remaining crushed candy cane pieces on top.
- Set and Serve: Allow the treats to set completely at room temperature before slicing into squares and serving.
Notes
- Store treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days to maintain freshness and chewiness.
- Freeze individual squares wrapped in plastic wrap in a container for up to two months; thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Reheat thawed treats briefly in the microwave for a gooey texture, avoiding overheating to preserve the chocolate layers.
- Prepare up to three days in advance and store covered for convenient holiday entertaining.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
