Description
Delight in these festive Peppermint Bark Rice Krispies Treats, combining the classic crispy marshmallow base with rich dark and white chocolate drizzles and a refreshing peppermint crunch from crushed candy canes. Perfect for holiday celebrations or as 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
- 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 the Baking Dish: Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Unwrap and crush the candy canes, setting aside the divided amounts needed later.
- 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 fully melted and combined with the butter.
- Combine Ingredients: Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the peppermint extract, Rice Krispies cereal, 2 tablespoons of the crushed candy canes, and the reserved marshmallows. Mix until everything is well coated.
- Transfer and Press: Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Press gently into an even layer without compacting too much, using the empty butter wrapper, buttered hands, or a spatula for ease.
- Melt Chocolates: Carefully melt the dark chocolate and white chocolate separately by heating in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth and fully melted.
- Decorate Treats: Drizzle the melted dark and white chocolates over the Rice Krispies layer. Gently shake the pan to even out the chocolate topping. Sprinkle the remaining crushed candy cane pieces evenly over the top.
- Set and Slice: Allow the treats to set completely at room temperature until firm. Once set, slice into squares and serve.
Notes
- Store treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days to maintain their freshness and chewiness.
- For longer storage, wrap individual squares in plastic wrap and freeze in an airtight container for up to two months; thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Reheat thawed treats briefly in the microwave to regain a gooey texture, but avoid overheating to preserve the chocolate drizzle layers.
- You can prepare these treats up to three days ahead of time and store in a sealed container, making them perfect for hassle-free holiday entertaining.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (about 55g)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
