Peppermint Rice Krispie Treats
Savor each bite of these Peppermint Rice Krispie Treats, an easy-to-make festive dessert. Combining the crunch of rice krispies with fluffy marshmallows, rich white chocolate, and peppermint candy canes, they offer delightful Christmas flavor.
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Indulge in the festive spirit with these scrumptious no-bake Christmas Rice Krispie Treats! Perfect for the holiday season, they are made from marshmallows, Rice Krispies, and melted butter, then adorned with a layer of white chocolate and sprinkled with crushed candy canes for that extra yuletide cheer. What's more, they require no baking-simply chill them in the refrigerator for a few hours, cut into squares, and savor the delightful flavors!
For more festive treats, try my Christmas fudge with sprinkles, Chocolate Bark with Nuts and Festive bark.
Why You Should Try This Recipe
- These no-bake rice krispie treats are easy-to-make and can be prepared in advance.
- It requires less than 30 minutes to put together.
- With fewer than ten ingredients, it's both easy and economical.
- Easily scale up the recipe by doubling or tripling the quantities to feed more people.
Ingredients
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
- Unsalted butter: It is melted in a saucepan before adding other ingredients.
- Mini marshmallows: Use white mini marshmallows for the best results.
- Vanilla: Select vanilla essence or extract to sweeten these treats.
- Pinch of salt: To balance out the flavors in the Rice Krispie bars.
- Rice Krispies: This cereal is used to make the treat.
- Melted white chocolate: To top the rice krispie bars.
- Crushed candy cane: To top the white chocolate.
Tips and Substitutions
- Baking tray: Ensure you line the baking tray with parchment paper to prevent it from sticking.
- Knife: Use a sharp knife when cutting the rice krispie treats.
- Chocolate: For a richer flavor, you can use dark chocolate instead of white chocolate. You can also incorporate chocolate into the Rice Krispies mixture for an extra chocolaty treat.
- Add-ins: To intensify, the peppermint flavor add a few drops of peppermint extract to the rice krispie mix.
How to Make Peppermint Rice Krispie Treats
- In a saucepan over low heat, add butter.
2. Melt the butter on low heat.
3. Add 3 cups of marshmallows and stir until completely melted.
4. Mix in vanilla and a pinch of salt, then remove from heat.
5. Stir in the Rice Krispies until they are evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
6. Fold in the remaining marshmallows for added texture.
7. Transfer the mixture to a lined square tin and press down gently. Chill in the fridge for 10 minutes.
8. Pour melted white chocolate over the set mixture.
9. Sprinkle with crushed candy cane. Refrigerate for 3 hours to fully set.
10. Once set, cut the treat into equal-sized squares.
10. Serve these mouth-watering Christmas Rice Krispie Treats.
Recipe FAQs
To avoid the rice krispie treats getting to hard, make sure the heat is not too high.
You can combine butter or coconut oil with honey, maple syrup, or corn syrup to make the Rice Krispies stick together. The texture may differ slightly.
Store bars in an airtight container or foil and refrigerate for up to one week.
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Peppermint Rice Krispie Treats
Equipment
- 9x9 square pan
- Parchment paper
- 153 Saucepan
Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 5 cups of mini marshmallows
- ½ teaspoon of vanilla
- Pinch of salt
- 5 cups of rick krispies
- 500 g of melted white chocolate
- 1 cup of crushed candy cane
Instructions
- Gently melt butter in a saucepan on low heat. Stir in 3 cups of marshmallows until they're fully melted. Add a dash of vanilla and a pinch of salt, then take off the heat.
- Pour the Rice Krispies into the marshmallow mixture, stirring until well combined.
- Mix in the extra marshmallows for a gooey texture.
- Spread the mixture into a parchment-lined square tin, smoothing the top. Chill briefly for 10 minutes.
- Drizzle with melted white chocolate and sprinkle crushed candy cane over the top.
- Let it set in the refrigerator for 3 hours to firm up.
- Once solidified, slice into squares and serve up the festive treats.
