chocolate peppermint rice krispy treats.

These were such a hit at the ugly sweater party I went to last weekend.  It’s a holiday twist on a classic dessert!

Recipe:

• 1 box chocolate rice cereal
• 1 bag marshmallows
• 1 stick butter
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1 bar peppermint bark (I used Ghirardelli), chopped
• white candy melts (I get these at AC Moore or Joann Fabrics)
• holiday sprinkles

Instructions:

• In a large sauce pan, melt your stick of butter.
• Once melted, add your bag of marshmallows and continuously stir until marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth.
• Add peppermint extract and mix until combined.
• In a large bowl, add the rice cereal.
• Pour marshmallow mixture into the bowl with rice cereal and carefully mix until all the cereal is coated.
• Add your chopped peppermint bark and stir until evenly combined.
• Pour rice krispy mixture onto a sheet pan and spread it out about 1 inch thick.
• Let cool for about 10 minutes, then cut your squares.  (it’s easier to cut when they’re still a bit soft!)
• Melt the white candy melts over a double broiler.
• Once melted, transfer to a piping bag or use a spoon and drizzle over the rice krispy treats.
• Add your sprinkles right away so they stick to the chocolate.
• Place in the freezer until chocolate hardens.
• Serve!