Description
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a delicious twist on a classic dessert: St. Patrick’s Day Mint Chocolate Chip Rice Krispie Treats! This no-bake recipe combines the refreshing taste of mint with rich chocolate chips, making it an ideal treat for parties, school events, or a festive snack at home. With vibrant green colors and easy preparation, these delightful treats will bring joy to kids and adults alike, ensuring they are the star of any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 package (10 ounces) mini marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon mint extract
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- Green food coloring (optional)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (for drizzling)
Instructions
- In a large pot over low heat, melt the butter. Add mini marshmallows and stir until melted and smooth.
- Mix in mint extract and green food coloring (if using) until desired color is achieved.
- Fold in Rice Krispies cereal gently until well coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- Carefully fold in semisweet chocolate chips to distribute evenly.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, pressing down firmly with a spatula or wax paper to create an even layer.
- Melt white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and drizzle over the top of the Rice Krispie treats.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares for serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (40g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg