Name: Peppermint Rice Krispie Treats
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 Tbs Butter; 1 ½ 16 oz bags of mini marshmallows; 8 packets (or ~ ½ cup) Peppermint Pop rocks; 8 cups rice krispies; Melted white chocolate; More poprocks for garnish and extra pop

These Peppermint Rice Krispie Treats are going to give you an explosion of flavor and heighten all of your senses. You only need 6 easy ingredients to make the most unforgettable, and festive rice krispie cereal treats ever.

Rice Krispie Treats Made with Peppermint and Pop Rocks

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What Are The Ingredients In Rice Krispie Treats?

Butter – To help bind all the ingredients together and give a buttery yumminess to every bite.

Mini Marshmallows – They will make the treats extra ooey and gooey!

Peppermint Pop Rocks – Experience an incredible sensation and minty flavor in these treats.

Rice Krispie Cereal – You’ll love the texture and the way it tastes with the other ingredients.

White Chocolate – Everyone loves chocolate!

How To Make The Best Rice Krispies Treats?

Melt the butter in a large pot or saucepan using medium heat.
After the butter has melted, add in half of the bag of marshmallows and cook until melted. Stir frequently.
Take the pan off of the heat and mix in the cereal. Gently stir until it’s almost all the way incorporated and add the rest of the mini marshmallows. Sprinkle in the pop rocks.
Use a wooden spoon and continue to mix.
Don’t let the last half of the marshmallows melt entirely; you want them to stand out in the treats.
Pour the rice crispy mixture into an 8×8 baking dish.
Melt the white chocolate and carefully drizzle over the top of the krispie treats.
Add a few extra pop rocks on top for a garnish and let them cool completely.
After the rice krispie treats have cooled, cut into squares or other fun shapes and enjoy!

Why Are My Rice Krispie Treats Hard?

The main reason why some rice krispie treats turn out hard is that they have been heated using too high of heat. Using medium heat is vital to obtain the perfect texture for these peppermint pop rock rice krispie treats.

If you have some hard treats, go ahead and place what you are ready to eat on a microwave-safe plate. Heat them up for 10-15 seconds. This should soften them. Don’t heat too long or they will become dried out and even harder.

Can I Use Flavored Marshmallows?

Yes! Flavored marshmallows are so yummy and add even more charm and fun to the crispy treats. There are so many flavors to choose from nowadays. Just remember to pick something that will taste good with peppermints like vanilla or cocoa.

What To Put In Rice Krispie Treats?

The options are endless when it comes to adding extra flavors into these delicious treats. Either mix them into the cereal mixture or sprinkle them on top. Here are a few of my favorite ideas that I think you will love:

How Long Does Rice Krispy Treats Last?

For up to two days, Rice Krispies marshmallow treats can be kept at room temperature in an airtight container. Try keeping rice crispy treats in your freezer for up to six weeks to extend their shelf life.

How Long Does Rice Krispy Treats Take To Cool?

Although it would be tempting to begin cutting into your delights as soon as they are in the pan, we advise waiting at least 30 minutes for the marshmallow and butter to cool.

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Do you like all things Peppermint this time of year? You should try our Crockpot Peppermint Hot Chocolate