Candy Cane Rice Krispies Treats

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Rice Krispies Treats made with crushed candy canes then topped off with white chocolate and sprinkles with more crushed candy canes are a holiday delight.

A plate of Rice Krispies squares with a candy cane on top.

The holiday baking rush has begun.   While I’ve been baking the entire month of December I waited until the week of Christmas to make our own holiday treats.

I rarely wait this long and was crunched for time so I began looking for sweets that didn’t take too long to make or didn’t require any refrigeration.   I thought about Rice Krispies Treats then realized I could add candy canes to them and make them the perfect holiday treat.

What are Rice Krispies Treats?

Rice Krispies Treats are a popular dessert made from Rice Krispies cereal, marshmallows, and butter. The basic recipe involves melting marshmallows and butter together, then mixing in the Rice Krispies cereal. The mixture is pressed into a pan and allowed to cool before being cut into squares or other shapes.

I’ve made a lot of Rice Krispies Treats over the years.  Candy Corn Rice Krispies Treats are always a favorite in the fall.  In the summer I love making my fun Shark Head Rice Krispies Treats around shark week.  Around the holidays I usually opt for Grinch Heart Rice Krispies Treats.

Everything you need to make Candy Cane Rice Krispies Treats

The only problem is that my husband isn’t a big peppermint fan so I knew I was either going to have to take them with us when visiting family or I was going to be eating the entire pan on my own.  I decided I didn’t care and got to work on making them.

Ingredients:

  • Rice Krispies (use actual Rice Krispies cereal as some of the generic cereal isn’t firm enough)
  • butter (I use salted because I find it cuts through the sweetness)
  • mini marshmallows
  • candy canes, crushed
  • white chocolate chips (optional, for drizzling)

Making the treats is easy.   Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.   Add in the mini marshmallows and mix occasionally until completely melted.

Remove from heat and stir in the crushed candy canes and the Rice Krispies cereal.   Mix well to combine.  Spread the treats into a greased 9 x 13 baking dish and allow to harden for 15 minutes.

A pan of Candy Cane Rice Krispies Treats.

Can I use regular marshmallows?

You can use regular, large marshmallows.  Make sure to use the same amount as listed in the ingredients.   Because larger marshmallows take longer to melt keep an eye on them while cooking and stir frequently so that the mixture does not burn.

Place the white chocolate in a microwave safe bowl and heat in 20 second intervals, stirring after each heating, until melted.   Pour into a zip top baggie, cut off the end, and drizzle over top of the treats.   Quickly sprinkle with remaining crushed candy canes.

Can I use something besides candy canes?

You can use any peppermint candy.   I actually found already crushed peppermint candies at my local market and bought those because they are so easy to work with.   The last time I made these I added half crushed candy canes and half Andes Peppermint Crunch Baking Chips.   These are a seasonal items so I stock up in December.

A plate of candy cane Rice Krispies Treats with a Christmas tree behind it.

These Rice Krispies treats were really tasty and got me in the mood for the holidays.   They are sweet with a delicious peppermint flavor.   The white chocolate on top just adds to the treat.

You can switch up the type of chocolate drizzle on top from white chocolate to milk chocolate to dark chocolate.  You can also sprinkle the tops with colorful holiday sprinkles.

How do I store Rice Kripsies Treats?

Store the Rice Krispies Treats in an air tight container on the counter.   They will usually last for 7 to 8 days if you don’t eat them before then.

 

 

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Candy Cane Rice Krispies Treats

Candy Cane Rice Krispies Treats

A fun peppermint twist on traditional Rice Krispies Treats!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 18 treats
Calories: 108kcal
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

  • 6 c. Rice Krispies
  • 4 Tablespoons
  • 4 c. mini marshmallows
  • 6 candy canes. crushed and divided
  • 1/4 c. white chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Spray a 9 x 13 pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Place the butter and marshmallows in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until melted.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the Rice Krispies and half of the candy canes. Mix well.
  • Quickly spread into prepared pan. Allow to harden 15 minutes.
  • Place the white chocolate in a microwave safe bowl and heat in 20 second intervals, stirring after each heating, until completely melted.
  • Pour the melted chocolate into a zip top baggie, snip off the end, and drizzle over top of the Rice Krispies treats. Sprinkle with remaining candy canes.
  • Allow the white chocolate to harden for 30 minutes. Then cut into squares and serve.

Notes

A Hezzi-D original recipe

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 77mg | Sugar: 10g
A plate of Candy Cane Rice Krispies Treats with a candy cane beside the plate.

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