Peppermint Rice Crispies Squares

Name: Peppermint Rice Crispies Squares
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 11 min
Yield: 1 9x13-inch pan
Ingredients: 24 large marshmallows; ¼ cup butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ½ cup crushed peppermint candies; 5 ½ cups crispy rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies®); 1 tablespoon crushed peppermint candies, or to taste

Rating: 4.75 stars

8 Ratings
15 Reviews
9 Photos

A classic Rice Krispies® square with a hint of peppermint flavoring and peppermint chunks.

By CLField

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Recipe Summary test

prep:

10 mins

cook:

1 min

total:

11 mins

Servings:

Yield:

1 9x13-inch pan

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 16 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

24 large marshmallows
¼ cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup crushed peppermint candies
5 ½ cups crispy rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies®)
1 tablespoon crushed peppermint candies, or to taste

Directions

Step 1
Combine marshmallows, butter, and vanilla extract in a large microwave-safe bowl; cook in microwave until melted, about 50 seconds; stir.

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Step 2
Mix 1/2 cup peppermint candies into marshmallow mixture; add rice cereal and stir until evenly combined.
Step 3
Press mixture into a 9x13-inch dish. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon peppermint candies over the top.

Cook's Note:

Peppermint can be taken out or replaced with other hard candies.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

129 calories; protein 0.9g; carbohydrates 25.4g; fat 3g; cholesterol 7.6mg; sodium 105.7mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (15)

Most helpful positive review

Marianne

Allstar

01/01/2014

When asked how this recipe compares to just the regular Rice Krispies bars my granddaughters declared that these are the best! I do think that if left to their own devices that they would have finished off the whole pan by themselves. I cut mine into heart-shaped pieces with a cookie cutter and they started out just wanting the remnants! So they learned a new word at the same time they more than satisfied their sweet teeth! Thanks CLField! Read More

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8 Ratings

5 star values: 6
4 star values: 2
3 star values: 0
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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Marianne

Allstar

01/01/2014

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Djriel

02/21/2014

I made this without the peppermints and it was excellent the kids loved it. I think I'm going to try mixing in a 1/2 cup of chocolate chips next time... yum:) Read More

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Suzanne L

12/09/2018

Perfect on my Christmas Platter! Read More

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JennWickline

02/06/2019

I LOVE these! I used soft peppermint candies that I crushed and thought it was perfect. I think hard peppermint like candy canes would be too hard and not compliment the rice krispy treats very well but the soft peppermint candies were perfect. Have taken them to several get togethers and people are always asking for the recipe. Read More

Cici

12/11/2019

I used an entire 16oz bag of mini marshmallows 4 Tbsp butter and 15 red and 15 green chopped up hard peppermint candies. (Did not add vanilla.) I buttered the pans first sprinkled some red and green chopped candies in patterns in the pans. Made the treats adding the rest of the red and green candies separately then squishing the treat into the decorative bundt pans. Very tasty and pretty! Read More

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I made this without the peppermints and it was excellent the kids loved it. I think I'm going to try mixing in a 1/2 cup of chocolate chips next time... yum:)