Peppermint Cocoa Krispies Treats

I am on a marshmallow treat kick and throwing around the idea of making a whole eBook about them. Whatcha think? These are my newest holiday creation, and I loved them so much! They’re a mix of Cocoa Krispies, chocolate chips, and Andes peppermint baking chips. Christmas in cereal treat form! So, if you need a last minute idea for a Christmas party, this is a deliciously festive no-bake option.

THE STORY: I’ve never been huge on regular Rice Krispies Treats. I managed an Einstein Bagels in the early 2000’s, and theirs were the only ones that I liked. BUT now that I’ve experimented with adding mix-ins, I can’t get enough of them.

TIPS: If you want to make them less peppermint-y, use regular marshmallows instead of peppermint. Or you could always omit the peppermint chips and just double the chocolate.

SPRINKLE OF CREATIVITY: For a little extra decoration, sprinkle the top with candy cane pieces. If you’re wanting less peppermint, but still a finishing touch, add red and white sprinkles or a red a white drizzle. I’d recommend using Ghirardelli white melts and red sprinkles!

Peppermint Cocoa Krispies Treats

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• Author: Taryn Camp

Ingredients

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• 1– 10 oz bag of peppermint marshmallows (I got mine from Target, but you can also just use regular marshmallows)
• 4 tbsp salted butter
• 6 cups of Cocoa Krispies
• 1/2 c mini chocolate chips
• 1/2 c Andes baking chips

Tools:

• 13 x 9 pan
• Parchment paper if desired or cooking spray
• Fondant smoother

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Instructions

1. In a large pot, melt the marshmallows and butter over medium-low heat. Be sure to stir them often so that the marshmallows don’t burn.
2. Once melted, remove the pot from the heat and stir in the Cocoa Krispies until they’re evenly coated.
3. Lastly, fold in the chocolate chips and peppermint chips until they’re mixed throughout the krispies. You don’t want them totally melted, but a little bit is normal!
4. Press the mixture into a 13 x 9 pan sprayed with baking spray. You can also use parchment paper + cooking spray if you want to be sure they don’t stick. I lightly press down on them with a fondant smoother.
5. Let the treats cool completely and then cut into rectangles and serve.