Peppermint Hot Chocolate Krispie Treats

I’m stirring up a swirl of holiday magic with these peppermint hot chocolate krispie treats!! Because winter treats should jingle all the way to your taste buds!!

Peppermint Hot Chocolate Krispie Treats

1-1/2 sticks of butter, room temp

1 packet (1.38 oz) Hot chocolate mix

1 bag (10oz) Peppermint mini-marshmallows + 1/2 bag divided

6 cups Cocoa flavored rice cereal

1 tsp peppermint extract

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Toppings: marshmallow bits and crushed candy canes

Butter a 9 x 13 baking pan and line with parchment paper and set aside.  In a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, add the butter, and allow it to melt.  Once melted, add the hot cocoa mix and stir to combine.  Add the 10 oz bag of peppermint marshmallows and stir until they are all melted and smooth.  Remove from heat and add the extracts and stir those in, then add the cocoa cereal and stir to combine.  Add in the 1/2 bag of peppermint marshmallows and stir those in as well.  That way you have the melty marshmallows, and then you’ll have these little pockets of marshmallows too.  Ok, now add this yummy mix to that prepared pan, and lightly press it into all the corners and into an even layer.  Immediately top with those marshmallow bits, and crushed candy canes.  Allow these to set at room temp until firm, or you can place them in the fridge to speed that up.  Once they’re set, slice as desired and serve.  Store in an airtight container.  I would give you a day limit on how long these last, but mine were gone in 2 days, so there’s that.  Enjoy!!