As the temperature drops each year, my craving for hot chocolate seems to get stronger. It’s one of those winter comforts that everyone in my family looks forward to once the holidays roll around.
This year I wanted to turn that classic winter drink into something a little different. Since we also love Rice Krispy treats, combining the two felt like the perfect holiday experiment.
The result was peppermint hot chocolate Rice Krispy treats—a dessert that captures the cozy flavors of hot cocoa while still keeping that chewy, marshmallow-filled texture everyone loves in a classic Rice Krispy treat.
Sahadi’s, a specialty grocery store based in Brooklyn, sent me a few ingredients to experiment with while developing this recipe, and the combination ended up being perfect for holiday gatherings.
Peppermint Hot Chocolate Rice Krispy Treats
Quick Guide to This Recipe
Prep time: about 20 minutes
Cooling time: about 1 hour
Flavor: chocolatey with a hint of peppermint
Best for: holiday desserts, cookie swaps, and winter gatherings
Peppermint Hot Chocolate Rice Krispy Treats
Peppermint Hot Chocolate Rice Krispy Treats
The perfect addition to your holiday gatherings
Ingredients
- 6 cups Coca Krispies
- 1/4 cup Butter
- 10.5 oz Mini Marshmallows (and additional for mixing in) 1 Bag
- 3 tbsp Cocoa Powder
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Peppermint Extract
- 16 oz White Chocolate 1 bag
- Parchment Paper
Instructions
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Line 9x9 square pan with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray and set aside.
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Melt butter in large saucepan over low heat.
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When butter is melted add one bag of mini marshmallows and then cocoa powder and sugar.
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Stir while continuing to cook over low heat until marshmallows are melted and chocolate is mixed in.
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Remove from heat.
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Add in your 6 cups Cocoa Krispies.
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Stir until mixed well.
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Now add in 1 cup of mini marshmallows and mix well.
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Stir until marshmallows are evenly distributed throughout the krispie mixture.
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Pour into prepared pan.
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Press the rice krispy mix into the pan.
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Let cool for at least 1 hour and cut into rectangles.
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Melt the white chocolate.
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Add the peppermint extract into the melted white chocolate and mix well.
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Dip each rectangle into the peppermint white chocolate.
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Set aside to solidify
Recipe Notes
Before the chocolate sets, you can add additional toppings such as more marshmallows, chocolate chips, crushed candy canes, and more.
Peppermint Hot Chocolate Rice Krispy Treats
Serving Ideas
These treats are perfect for:
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holiday dessert tables
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cookie swaps
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winter gatherings
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edible holiday gifts
They’re also easy to make ahead of time and store well in an airtight container.
A Cozy Holiday Dessert
Peppermint and chocolate are one of those combinations that immediately feels festive. Turning those flavors into a Rice Krispy treat gives you something nostalgic and fun while still capturing that classic hot chocolate vibe.
These have quickly become one of my favorite desserts to make during the holidays, and they disappear fast whenever I bring them to a gathering.
If you enjoy making holiday desserts, you might also like some of the other recipes I’ve shared, including homemade salsa roja, salsa verde, and buffalo cauliflower for game day spreads.
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These look so crave-able!
Thank you! I know my family will love them 🙂