A timeless treat that requires little effort and endless possibilities! Easy dessert idea for the holidays with a assortment of flavors you can play with for these double chocolate beauties!
I will admit I am not a fan of making these but I sure do love to eat them. Mocha or classic chocolate topping to take your treats to the next level. I love a mocha peppermint by adding a tad bit of espresso powder in the melted chocolate. Of course for kids, I would pass!
Peppermints, candy canes, Andes Candies, peppermint chips (seasonal favorite you can find next to the chocolate chips), all work well in this. When I shoot early for the holidays none of these are options so I always have to get the original peppermints from office depot. HA! So, for the next year these will look different when all the Christmas options arrive in stores!
For the chocolate topping, I use a blend of semi-sweet and bitter-sweet chocolate. Melting them in a 2 cup measuring cup for easy mixing and pouring. You can even add a splash of coffee liquor into the chocolate after melted for the adults!
Tip: I lightly coat my hand with non-stick cooking spray and use my finger tips to press the mixture in the pan.
Peppermint Rice Crispy Treats
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cups marshmallows
- 6 cups Cocoa Crispies
- 1/3-1/2 cup peppermint candies, crushed*
- 1 1/3 cup chocolate chip
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Directions
- Line 9×9 baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large sauce pan, melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows, stir until completely melted.
- Remove from heat, add cereal. Fold until combined.
- Place mixture into prepared pan. Press into one even layer.
- Allow to cool, about 30 minutes.
- Crush candies by placing them in a bag and using a rolling pin to break up the peppermints. I use a mini food processor.
- In a bowl, melt chocolate. Do this in 30 second increments. Mine takes 2 increments stirring after the second 30 seconds. Using a fork to stir mixture.
- Add in vegetable oil and quickly stir until smooth.
- Pour over cereal treats then top with crushed candies.
- Store no more than two day in pan covered with plastic wrap or zip lock bag on counter, then place in fridge for up to 1 week. Freezer friendly, wait 15 minutes to consume after freezing.
*Use soft mints or hard mints. Candy canes work here, too! Crushed with a rolling pin in a zip lock bag works best of no food processor is available.
