Mint Rice Krispies

For Halloween I had this great idea to make candy corn rice krispy treats...only they never happened.  So, I've had around 6 bags of marshmallows in my kitchen since then.  I figured I could make the treats a bit Christmas-y and adding chocolate and mint sounded perfect to me.

Melt butter and marshmallows together in a large pan on the stove.  Cook at low heat until the marshmallows are completely melted.

Add the rice krispies and stir until well combined.  Press the mixture in a 9x13 inch baking dish that's been coated with butter or non-stick spray.

While the bars cool make the chocolate mixture.  Heat semi-sweet chocolate over medium low heat until melted.

I bought these mint M&M's and thought they would be a perfect topping.  I smashed them up into small pieces.

I added around 1/4 cup of heavy cream to the chocolate and also 1 teaspoon of mint extract.  Stir until well incorporated.

Cut the rice krispies into squares, and place over a rack.  Drizzle the chocolate over each square.

Then top with the crushed M&M's.

I love rice krispies, and this additional twist is awesome.  I loved the hint of mint and chocolate addition.  Plus they're super cute and festive!  

Mint Rice Krispies

Makes ~20 squares

3 tablespoons of butter

4 cups marshmallows

6 cups of Rice Krispy cereal

1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips

1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

1 teaspoon mint extract

Mint M&M's, smashed

On low heat melt butter and marshmallows together in a large pan until completed melted together.

Add the rice krispies and stir until well combined.  

Press the mixture in a 9x13 inch baking dish that's been coated with butter or non-stick spray.

Let sit and cool.

Heat semi-sweet chocolate over medium low heat until melted.

Add the heavy cream and mint extract until well incorporated.

Cut the rice cripies into squares, and place over a rack.  

Drizzle the chocolate over each square.

Then top with the crushed M&M's.

Eat up!