Peppermint Rice Krispies Treats
Peppermint Rice Krispies Treats are an easy dessert to add to your holiday cookie platter or gift basket. They only take 5 minutes to put together, and the whole family will love them!
These festive treats deliver a cool peppermint flavor and the soft, chewy texture everyone expects. The crushed candy canes add a little crunch and a pop of color that makes them stand out on any holiday tray. The hint of chocolate on top pulls everything together without making them too rich.
🍽️ Recipe Name: Peppermint Rice Krispies Treats
⏰ Ready In: 10 minutes
⏳ Prep Time: 5 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 5 minutes
👥 Serves: 18 squares
🥕Main Ingredients: Rice Krispies cereal, marshmallows, butter, peppermint extract, candy canes, chocolate
🍳 Special Equipment: saucepan, 9×13-inch pan
⭐ Why You’ll Love It: Fast, festive, and easy enough to make on a busy day
👇 Full measurements and instructions are in the recipe card below.
What You Need
- Rice Krispies Cereal: Use the original flavor with no sugar.
- Marshmallows: Mini marshmallows melt faster, but standard-size marshmallows will melt as well.
- Butter: Unsalted butter is the best choice.
- Peppermint Extract: Use it sparingly. It can overwhelm the senses if used too much.
- Candy Canes: Crush them in a plastic bag. The pieces shouldn’t be too large, or they will be hard to eat.
- Chocolate: For an optional drizzle, use melted chocolate chips or baker’s chocolate.
How to Make Them
Crush the marshmallows in a plastic bag with a meat mallet or hammer.
Add the butter and marshmallows to a large saucepan over low heat. Stir until melted and creamy. Once the marshmallows start to melt, you can remove the pot from the burner.
Add the Rice Krispies and half of the candy cane pieces and mix together. Quickly add the mixture to a lightly greased 8×8″ pan and press down to fill the corners. Let them cool for about an hour and then cut them into squares.
Tips for Best Results
Use a light hand with the peppermint extract so it does not overpower everything.
Press the mixture gently into the pan so the treats stay soft instead of dense.
Add the extra candy cane pieces on top right away so they stick before the mixture sets.
Serving Ideas
Cut them into small squares for cookie trays or larger bars for a quick dessert.
Wrap them individually for gift baskets or party favors.
Storage
Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. They stay soft and chewy if sealed well.
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Peppermint Rice Krispies Treats are a quick holiday dessert with a cool mint flavor, soft texture, and a festive crunch that makes them perfect for cookie trays or gift baskets.
Peppermint Rice Krispies Treats
Ingredients
- 3-4 candy canes
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 5½ cups mini marshmallows.
- 6 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
Optional Chocolate Drizzle
- ½ cup Baker's Chocolate, semisweet
- ¼ cup Butter
Instructions
- Crush the candy canes in a bag with a hammer or meat mallet. Leave a few chunks slightly larger.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan.
- Add the marshmallows. Stir until the marshmallows are melted.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Quickly stir in the cereal and the crushed candy canes, reserving a few for sprinkling on the top.
- Lightly press them into a 9×13-inch baking pan. Sprinkle the reserved candy canes on the top and lightly press them down. Let them cool on the counter for about an hour before slicing.
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Press the mixture gently into the pan so the treats stay soft instead of dense.
Add the extra candy cane pieces on top right away so they stick before the mixture sets. Serving Ideas Cut them into small squares for cookie trays or larger bars for a quick dessert.
Wrap them individually for gift baskets or party favors. Storage Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. They stay soft and chewy if sealed well.
