Description
Festive Cocoa Krispie Treats are filled with peppermint chocolate cookies and topped with crunchy peppermint candies, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 (10 oz) package mini marshmallows
- 4 cups Cocoa Krispies or any chocolate rice cereal
- 14 Peppermint Chocolate Cookies (such as peppermint Oreos), roughly chopped
- 2 cups Andes Peppermint Crunch candies, chopped
Instructions
- Line a 9×13″ baking dish with aluminum foil and lightly spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Once the butter is melted, add the mini marshmallows and stir continuously until completely melted and smooth.
- Remove the pot from the heat and quickly stir in the Cocoa Krispies until they are well coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- Gently fold in the chopped peppermint chocolate cookies until evenly distributed.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, pressing it evenly into the corners and smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Sprinkle the chopped Andes Peppermint Crunch candies evenly over the top, pressing them lightly into the surface.
- Allow the treats to cool completely at room temperature before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
These treats are perfect for holiday cookie trays or gift bags. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For a fun variation, try using different flavored chocolate cookies or adding a drizzle of white chocolate on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 15