Chocolate rice krispies, peppermint M&M's, and peppermint marshmallows come together in one easy treat. These Peppermint Mocha Rice Krispie Treats are the perfect afternoon pick me up.
I'm not quite sure what I am going to do when December is over. I have been going a little over board on the peppermint treats this month. You don't mind though, do you?
So far the only one in my house that minds all this minty goodness are my jeans. I have been trying to cut back on what I munch on. And I am doing pretty good...for this time of year anyway. It is hard to resist everything when every place you turn there is chocolate peppermint fudge, cookies, or goodies.
I need to start thinking what my new baking obsession will be for next month. For some reason I start to crave coconut everything when January hits. This coconut cream fruit dip and some fresh fruit is always a great way to start.
I think it is me trying to think tropical while all the snow is blowing around me.
But for now I am going to keep embracing all the peppermint treats while I can still buy them.
Have you been able to find the peppermint M&M's? I have to admit I kind of love them! White chocolate and peppermint in white and red candy shells...yeah, they are hard to resist.
I bought a bag of those and a bag of peppermint marshmallows, and then they just sat there on my counter for a few weeks. The other day I had a crazy craving for rice krispie treats, and I knew right away that I wanted those krispie treats to have a fun coffee house taste to them.
By adding a little bit of instant coffee to the melty marshmallows and stirring in peppermint M&M's and marshmallows, you get the taste of a peppermint mocha drink in a krispie treat form.
Now if you are one of those people that doesn't like coffee in everything, that's ok. Just leave it out and enjoy a chocolate peppermint treat. It works either way. But I just love the hint of coffee that you get from these, so coffee was a must use in mine.
These peppermint mocha rice krispie treats are perfect for munching on while drinking a cup of coffee. Double the caffeine to get all the holiday baking, shopping, wrapping, or whatever done.
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Recipe
Peppermint Mocha Rice Krispie Treats
Chocolate rice krispie treats get a fun coffee house twist by adding instant coffee and peppermint candies.
Ingredients
- 1 - 10 ounce bag regular mini marshmallows
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- 1 ½ Tablespoons instant coffee
- 5 cups chocolate rice krispie cereal
- 1 cup mini peppermint marshmallows
- 1 ¼ cups peppermint M&M candies
Instructions
- In a large sauce pan combine the regular marshmallows and butter. Stir over low heat until melted and creamy.
- Stir in the instant coffee until dissolved. Add the cereal and stir until completely covered.
- Stir in the peppermint marshmallows and M&M's quickly. Pour the mixture into a buttered 9x13 baking dish. Press a few extra M&M's in the top of the treats.
- Use a piece of waxed paper to gently press the mixture into the pan. Do not press too hard or your treats will be hard.
- Let cool completely before cutting into squares. Makes 24 rice krispie treats. Store in a sealed container.
Notes
*If you do not like coffee flavored treats, feel free to leave the coffee out.
*You can also use any flavor M&M if you cannot find the peppermint candies.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 256Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 57mgCarbohydrates: 34gFiber: 1gSugar: 27gProtein: 3g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
More fun and easy peppermint treats to enjoy:
Peppermint Marshmallow Brownie Bites
Renee @ Two in the Kitchen
Made these today for a quick treat with the kiddos. They are yummy!!!
Wendy
These are a texture treat....chewy rice krispie marshmallow and crunchy m&ms! Plus, you've created another Starbucks favorite drink in a dessert...Peppermint Mocha Latte. Yum. 🙂
Chels R.
I'm loving this jazzed up krispie treat!
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel
These are so fun, festive and simple! They definitely get my vote!
Mary Frances @ The Sweet {Tooth} Life
All your peppermint treats are amazing; don't stop! This might be your best yet. RKT are always good, but then with peppermint and mocha and those little marshmallows? So cute, so good!
Kelly
I love all your peppermint treats you are making, especially if they involve chocolate too 🙂 These RK treats look so festive and yummy! Pinning 🙂
Zainab @ Blahnik Baker
Coffee in anything makes me obsessed. I love your peppermint craze and it makes me feel so at home here :). These treats are perfect and I need to go hunt for those peppermint M&Ms. BTW, I am all for coconut in January. The snow needs to be pushed at the back of the mind. Oooo I should find a new flavor too!!
Tieghan
Rice krispies of any kind of are the best and these look nothing short of amazing! Love the mocha flavor!
Vicki Bensinger
You may find this hard to believe but I love all your recipes. I think I pin everyone! This one is so much fun - I wish I had thought of it.
Laura @ Lauras Baking Talent
These looks so yummy! Perfectly festive 🙂
Jess @ On Sugar Mountain
I know, what will I do when I can't buy eggnog anymore?!? Sigh. I'm thinking of jumping on the winter citrus bandwagon heehee. But before that, I shall eat ALL of these rice krispie treats! MMMMMMM. 🙂
Barbara Babcock
Why can't I print your recipes
Jocelyn Brubaker
I'm not sure. I can print them with no problem, and I have asked a few others to check and they said they can print fine too. Maybe try a different browser?
Megan - The Emotional Baker
Yum! I don't think I'll ever tire of peppermint. These are terrific. I love the mix-ins 🙂
Aimee @ ShugarySweets
Mmmm, I LOVE me some rice krispie treats!!!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet
Love coffee in just about anything! These treats look so delicious and so easy to make!
Raquel
Oooh! I have not tried these with chocolate rice krispies and M & M's. Great idea - we love rice Krsipie treats of all kinds!