White Chocolate Peppermint Rice Krispie Treats

White Chocolate Peppermint Rice Krispie Treats are a classic made festive.  Made with Rice Krispie cereal, mini marshmallows, peppermint extract and dipped in white chocolate for a holiday treat that adults and kids will love!  

Holidays are spent in the kitchen and around the table and we all tend to get the most creative this time of year, but we definitely need those quick, easy and fail proof recipes that can be whipped up in just a few minutes and taste like a million bucks.  White Chocolate Peppermint Rice Krispie Treats is that recipe, with a fun and festive twist using peppermint extract, white chocolate and crushed peppermint, you are in for a christmas treat!  

Ingredients Needed To Make White Chocolate Peppermint Rice Krispie Treats
A classic recipe that we all adore, Rice Krispie Treats are made with only a few ingredients and produce the most delicious outcome.  Adding peppermint and white chocolate will make this easy kid friendly dessert into a festive christmas crowd pleaser.

Unsalted Butter
Mini Marshmallows
Peppermint Extract
Rice Krispie Cereal
White Chocolate Chips
Coconut Oil or Vegetable Shortening (either one can be used to create a smooth and creamy glaze that will harden when it dries)
Crushed Peppermint

How To Make White Chocolate Peppermint Rice Krispie Treats

Prepare the Rice Krispie Treats

• In a large saucepan, melt the butter completely
• Once the butter is melted, add in 6 cups of mini marshmallows and stir until completely melted
• Remove the saucepan from the heat and add in the peppermint extract and stir in the Rice Krispie cereal; mix until fully combined 
• Pour the mixture the prepared pan and allow it to cool completely before cutting
• Once they are ready to cut, remove the Rice Krispie Treats from the pan and cut into three equal strips and then cut each strip into triangle pieces  
• Place the triangles onto a baking sheet while you melt the white chocolate

Prepare the White Chocolate Glaze and Dip

• In a medium microwave safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips and the coconut oil in the microwave for 30 second increments until the chocolate is melted and smooth
• Dip the top of each triangle rice krispie treat into the white chocolate and place back on the baking sheet to allow the chocolate to dry
• Once the chocolate is dry, drizzle the top of each with the remaining white chocolate and sprinkle the lines with crushed peppermint
• Enjoy!

 

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