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Peppermint Hot Cocoa Krispie Treats

Peppermint Hot Cocoa Krispie Treats

 

Peppermint Hot Cocoa Krispie Treats by www.cookingwithruthie.com

My Peppermint Hot Cocoa Krispie Treats will bring a smile to everyone that is lucky enough to enjoy one… they’re THAT good!

They’ll remind you everything we love so much about the holidays; hot cocoa with marshmallows and peppermint all on top of the classic rice kripie treat.  Heaven.

Peppermint Hot Cocoa Krispie Treats on www.cookingwithruthie.com is everything we all love so much about the holidays! Heaven!!

Yield: 18

Peppermint Hot Cocoa Krispie Treats

Peppermint Hot Cocoa Krispie Treats by www.cookingwithruthie.com

Peppermint Hot Cocoa Krispie Treats  is everything we all love so much about the holidays!  

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 16 ounces package mini marshmallows
  • 8 cups rice krispie cereal
  • 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
  • Hot Cocoa Frosting:
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/3- 1/2 cup dry hot cocoa mix, adjust amount to taste
  • Toppings:
  • 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1 cup mini marshamallows
  • 1/4 cup mini candy canes, crushed

Instructions

  1. Coat 15×10 glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Set aside.
  3. In a large plastic microwaveable bowl place butter and mini marshmallows, microwave 1 minute, stir, microwave 30 seconds, stir well.
  4. If not completely melted microwave 15 seconds more.
  5. Stir in half rice krispies; mix well.
  6. Stir in remaining rice krispies; mix until well coated.
  7. Pour into baking dish, lightly wet hand with water and press flat into pan.
  8. Allow to cool completely.
  9. Invert onto cutting board or piece of parchment paper and give it a giggle to remove treats.
  10. Hot Cocoa Frosting:
  11. In a small mixing bowl cream butter, add powdered sugar 1 C at a time; mixing well.
  12. Add 1-2 Tbsp milk until creamy but thick.
  13. Add dry hot cocoa mix; mix until incorporated.
  14. Spread hot cocoa frosting on the top of krispie treats.
  15. Sprinkle topping marshmallows and crushed candy cane evenly over frosted treats.
  16. In a microwave bowl melt chocolate for 30 seconds, stir well, microwave 15 seconds more, stir until smooth.
  17. Drizzle chocolate using a fork back and forth to garnish.
  18. Let cool completely.
  19. Cut into 4x4 square pieces.
  20. Then cover airtight until serving and enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

18

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 375Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 180mgCarbohydrates: 66gFiber: 1gSugar: 46gProtein: 3g

Peppermint Hot Cocoa Krispie Treats by www.cookingwithruthie.com

Peppermint Hot Cocoa Krispie Treats is an awesome recipe for the whole family to enjoy making together~ SO fun and SO easy!

Here a few other Holiday recipe delights:

 

Gingerbread Bars with Italian Buttercream Frosting by www.whatscookingwithruthie.com

Gingerbread Bars with Italian Buttercream Frosting

Egg Nog Bundt Cake with Egg Nog Frosting by www.whatscookingwithruthie.com

Eggnog Bundt Cake with Eggnog Frosting

Candy Cane White Chocolate Mini Cheesecakes by www.whatscookingwithruthie.com

Candy Cane White Chocolate Mini Cheesecakes

I hope all of your Holidays are Merry and Bright!

Much Love and Peace~ Ruthie

 

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