Peppermint Krispie Treats
Classic Rice Krispie Treats get a candy cane twist! Sticky and sweet with a cool minty kick.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons salted butter
- 10 ounce bag mini marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 2 cups peppermint marshmallows
Optional Dipping/Drizzling
- 1 cup Ghirardelli white chocolate melting wafers
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add in bag of regular mini marshmallows, reduce heat to low. Stirring constantly, melt marshmallows completely. Remove from heat. Add in vanilla extract.
- Fold in Rice Krispies cereal. Carefully fold in peppermint marshmallows.
- Press gently into a parchment paper lined 9-inch square baking dish. Allow to set, about 1 hour.
- Cut into small squares. If desired, dip bottoms of each square into melted white chocolate, or drizzle over the top. Set onto a piece of parchment paper and allow to set (about 15 minutes). Enjoy!
Notes
These treats are perfect for holidays or any time you want a festive twist on a classic.