Description
These Peppermint Bark Rice Krispies Treats combine the classic crispy, gooey texture of Rice Krispies treats with festive peppermint and layers of dark and white chocolate, making a perfect holiday dessert that's easy to prepare and delicious.
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 (about 4 candy canes), divided
- 5 ounces chopped dark chocolate (about ¾ cup)
- 5 ounces chopped white chocolate (about ¾ cup)
Instructions
- Prepare pan and candy canes: Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper and unwrap and crush the candy canes, setting aside some for later use.
- 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 completely melted and combined.
- Mix in flavor and cereal: Remove from heat, stir in peppermint extract, Rice Krispies cereal, 2 tablespoons of the crushed candy canes, and the reserved marshmallows until evenly combined.
- Press into pan: Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and press gently into an even layer without compacting, using the butter wrapper, buttered hands, or a spatula to help.
- Melt chocolates: Carefully melt the dark chocolate and white chocolate in separate bowls by microwaving in 20-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
- Decorate treats: Drizzle both melted chocolates over the Rice Krispies treats, then gently shake the pan to smooth the top layer. Sprinkle the remaining crushed candy cane pieces over the chocolate.
- 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 keep them fresh and chewy.
- To freeze, wrap each square individually in plastic wrap and place in a container for up to two months; thaw at room temperature before eating.
- Reheat thawed treats briefly in the microwave for a gooey texture but avoid overheating to preserve the chocolate layers.
- Make these treats up to three days in advance and store in a sealed container for easy holiday entertaining.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
