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Chocolate Peppermint Rice Krispie Treats
These Chocolate Peppermint Rice Krispie Treats are festive and crunchy with gooey and melted marshmallows with colorful melted chocolate and sprinkles on top.
Prep Time
20 mins
Wait Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 12 treats
Calories: 324 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the rice Krispie treats:
- ½ cup butter salted
- 1 15 oz bag marshmallows
- 4 oz baking chocolate chopped or ½ cup chocolate chips
- 8 cups Cocoa Rice Krispies
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- 1 Tbsp espresso powder
For the decoration: (optional)
- 1 oz white candy melts
- 1 oz red candy melts
- 1 oz green candy melts
- Sprinkles Assorted
Instructions
- Prepare a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick spray. Set aside.
- In a large pot or dutch oven, melt salted butter over low heat.
- Add the marshmallows, Once the marshmallows are melted, add the chopped chocolate, peppermint extract, and espresso powder. Heat on low and stir until the chocolate has melted and everything is incorporated.
- Remove from the heat and add the cocoa rice Krispies, folding together into a sticky mixture.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish using a rubber spatula sprayed with non-stick cooking spray and flatten the top.
- Let sit for 20 minutes until the Krispie treats have set.
- Cut into 12 even pieces, Enjoy!
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For decorating: (optional)
- In a microwave-safe bowl, add the white candies melt, and microwave for 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval. About 1 ½ minute.
- Add the melted candy melt to a piping bag or a zip-top bag and cut a small piece off of the tip or the corner.
- Drizzle each Krispie treat as desired, and repeat with the other candy melt colors.
- Add the sprinkles when the candy melts are still wet on the Krispie treats.
- To make the candy melt tree, use the green candy melt and drizzle back and forth into a tree-like shape, use sprinkles for the decorations and a star on top before it hardens.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
324kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
195mg
(8%)
Potassium
121mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
26g
(52%)
Vitamin A
1478IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
14mg
(1%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12treats
Amount Per Serving
Calories 324
% Daily Value*
Calories | 324kcal | 16% |
Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
Protein | 3g | 6% |
Fat | 14g | 22% |
Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
Sodium | 195mg | 8% |
Potassium | 121mg | 3% |
Fiber | 2g | 8% |
Sugar | 26g | 52% |
Vitamin A | 1478IU | 30% |
Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.