Peppermint Oreo Krispie Treats

This past weekend I wanted to make a yummy dessert for visiting family, but was short on time.  I needed something that would come together quickly, but still be festive and delicious.

I love rice krispie treats, and often rely on them when I need something quick.  With rice krispie treats in mind,  I looked in my cupboards and found Trader Joe’s Candy Cane Joe Joe’s (how did they get there?).  I thought the hint of mint would be a perfect way to add a festive touch to the treats.   In a short time, I had a whole plate of pretty Peppermint Oreo Krispie Treats!  (I’m using the term Oreo here because everyone knows what they are, but as I mentioned, I made these with Peppermint Joe Joe’s)

My sister-in-law declared these to be the best rice krispie treats she’s ever had!  And I think everyone else loved them too, because the plate was empty by the end of the night.

These are a perfect quick treat that travels well, and can be packaged up as sweet little gifts.

Love rice krispie treats?  I have several other cute and delicious variations filed with the Brownies & Bars (here).

How to Make Peppermint Oreo Krispie Treats

Peppermint Oreo Krispie Treats

Dress up traditional rice krispie treats with chocolate cookies, peppermint and festive candies.

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Prep Time 20 mins

Total Time 20 mins

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 24

Calories 158 kcal

Ingredients

 

• 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
• 20 Candy Cane Joe Joe's or oreos, crushed/chopped (about 2 1/2 cups crushed)
• 6 cups mini marshmallows
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2-3 peppermint candy canes regular sized
• 2 oz white chocolate
• 2 oz semi-sweet chocolate
• 1/4 cup mini M&M's

Instructions

 

• In a large bowl, add cereal and crushed cookies. Mix to combine.
• In another large, microwave safe bowl, add marshmallows and butter.
• Microwave 2 1/2-3 minutes, or until the marshmallows are super fluffy, and melt together when stirred.
• Stir together, until the marshmallows and butter are fully combined.
• Pour melted marshmallows on top of the cereal and cookie mixture. Use a spatula that has been sprayed with cooking spray to quickly mix the marshmallow cream and cereal together. Stir until combined.
• Quickly, pour/scoop the sticky mixture into a prepared 9"x13" pan. Spread the mixture around, and press down with spatula.
• While the cereal treats cool, crush 2 or 3 candy canes in a small ziplock bag. Sprinkle crushed candy on top of krispie treats.
• Melt the white chocolate by placing chocolate in a piping bag or heavy ziplock type bag, and microwave at 50% power until nearly melted. Kneed the bag a little in your hands (careful- it will be hot!) Snip off the end of bag and drizzle chocolate on krispie treats
• Repeat as above with semi-sweet chocolate.
• Top krispie treats with mini M&M's or festive sprinkles.
• Allow chocolate to set before cutting into squares.

Notes

I used Trader Joe's brand Candy Cane Joe Joe's Cookies for this recipe. They are delicious and I highly recommend them. If you can not get ahold of those exact cookies, feel free to use regular oreos, or mint oreos.

Nutrition

Calories: 158kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 88mgPotassium: 41mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 475IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 3mg

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