Peppermint Rice Krispie Squares
These Christmas Rice Krispie Treats are pretty to look at, easy to make and Delicious!
Equipment
- 1 saucepan
- 1 9x13 rectangular pan
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter
- 10 oz mini marshmallows (white) 1 bag
- 6 cups Rice Krispie cereal
- ⅓ cup White Chocolate chips (optional)
- ¼ tsp Peppermint Extract
- 3 Candy Canes (crushed into pieces) *smash with a rolling pin
- 1 cup White chocolate Chips (melted for topping) optional
Instructions
- Butter your 9x13" pan and set aside
- In a large pot over low heat, melt the remaining butter. Add the marshmallows and stir until the marshmallows are melted and smooth. Remove from the heat, and stir in the peppermint extract.
- Stir in the rice cereal and white chocolate chips (if using) and 1/3 of the crushed candy canes and stir to combine everything. Quickly transfer to the buttered dish and using buttered hands or a buttered spatula, press the mixture evenly into the pan.
- Once it is pressed evenly, top with the remaining crushed candy canes and using your hand or a spatula, press them slightly into the rice krispie treats to make sure they stick.
- Let them sit for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator before attempting to cut them. If they are set properly you can take them out of the pan (flip them) for easier cutting. Cut into your desired sized squares and enjoy.
Optional White Chocolate Drizzle topping
- Melt white chocolate or milk chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl on 50% power in 30 second intervals until melted and smooth, stirring after each interval. drizzle melted chocolate over Peppermint Rice Krispie Treats. Sprinkle with crushed candy canes
Notes
These peppermint rice krispie treats are perfect for any holiday tray or event. They are easy to make and you can customize them however you like. They are delicious plain (just peppermint and candy canes) or with the white chocolate chips and/or drizzle.