Friday 8 December 2017

Peppermint Hot Cocoa Krispie Treats

Everything we love so much about the holidays; hot cocoa with marshmallows and peppermint all on top of the classic rice kripie treat. Thank you Your Home Based Mom




1 Tbsp butter
1 16oz package mini marshmallows
8 C rice krispie cereal
1 1/2 C milk chocolate chips
Hot Cocoa Frosting:
1/2 C butter softened
2 1/2 C powdered sugar
1-2 Tbsp milk
1/3- 1/2 C dry hot cocoa mix adjust amount to taste
Toppings:
1/2 C milk chocolate chips
1 C mini marshamallows
1/4 C mini candy canes crushed

  • Coat 15×10 glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Set aside.
  • In a large plastic microwaveable bowl place butter and mini marshmallows 
  • Microwave 1 minute, stir, microwave 30 seconds, stir well.
  • If not completely melted microwave 15 seconds more.
  • Stir in half rice krispies; mix well.
  • Stir in remaining rice krispies; mix until well coated.
  • Pour into baking dish, lightly wet hand with water and press flat into pan.
  • Allow to cool completely.
  • Invert onto cutting board or piece of parchment paper and give it a jiggle to remove treats.
  • For the frosting  cream butter, add powdered sugar 1 C at a time in a small mixing bowl
  •  Mix well.
  • Add 1-2 Tbsp milk until creamy but thick.
  • Add dry hot cocoa mix; mix until incorporated.
  • Spread hot cocoa frosting on the top of krispie treats.
  • Sprinkle topping marshmallows and crushed candy cane evenly over frosted treats.
  • In a microwave bowl melt chocolate for 30 seconds, stir well, 
  • Microwave 15 seconds more, stir until smooth.
  • Drizzle chocolate using a fork back and forth to garnish.
  • Let cool completely.
  • Cut into 4×4 square pieces.
  • Cover airtight until serving and enjoy!


2 comments:

  1. Yum! So glad I popped over here to your recipe blog! I'm tagging it to follow;)

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  2. Wow, does this ever sound good!! And Rice Krispies are gluten free, a win for me :)
    Thanks for visiting my blog!

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