Description
Delightful Mint Chocolate Chip Rice Krispie Treats, combining nostalgia with a refreshing twist of peppermint and chocolate.
Ingredients
- 4 ⅔ cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 10 ounces marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 10 drops green food coloring
- ¾ cup mini chocolate chips (plus 3 tablespoons for topping)
Instructions
- Grease a large mixing bowl with butter or cooking spray, then add the Rice Krispies cereal.
- Melt the salted butter in a medium-large saucepan over low heat.
- Once melted, add the marshmallows and stir to coat them in butter.
- Heat the mixture until it’s approximately ¾ melted, then remove from heat and stir until completely smooth.
- Stir in the peppermint extract and the green food coloring until fully combined.
- Pour the marshmallow mixture over the Rice Krispies and gently toss to coat the cereal evenly.
- Allow the mixture to cool for 5-8 minutes until it’s cool to the touch.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips, reserving 3 tablespoons for topping.
- Spread the mixture into a buttered 8-inch pan, smoothing it down evenly.
- Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips on top and press them down gently.
- Let the treats cool at room temperature for 30 minutes before slicing into 16 squares.
Notes
Lightly butter your mixing spoon to prevent sticking. Store in an airtight container for freshness.
