Chocolate Peppermint Rice Krispie Treats
Brown Butter Peppermint Rice Krispie Treats are festive, quick, and so delicious! Chewy Rice Krispies with a browned butter base get dipped in chocolate and topped with crushed peppermint for one of the best no-bake Christmas treats. These fun Christmas desserts are easy to make in under 30 minutes and perfect for parties, gifting, or holiday snacking.
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 10 oz bag mini marshmallows
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 5 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 8 oz semisweet chocolate chips approximately. Dark chocolate or white chocolate also work
- 1-2 tsp coconut oil approximately
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies or crushed candy canes
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. The butter will start to foam and froth; as the foam dies down, you’ll see brown specks forming at the bottom and smell a nutty aroma. That’s when it’s good and browned.
- Add the marshmallows to the browned butter, stirring until completely smooth. Mix in vanilla and salt.
- Remove from the heat (or keep on low) and pour in the Rice Krispies and stir until evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased 9x9-inch baking dish. Use a lightly greased piece of parchment paper to gently press the mixture down into an even layer. Let cool completely before cutting into squares
- While the bars cool, crush the peppermint candies (if you haven’t already) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to set the dipped treats on.
- Melt the chocolate and coconut oil together in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
- Dip each Rice Krispie square halfway into the chocolate.
- Immediately sprinkle the crushed peppermint candies over the chocolate. Place the dipped treats on the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet until the chocolate hardens. You can place them in the fridge to help speed things up.