
St. Patrick’s Day Mint Chocolate Chip Rice Krispie Treats
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a fun twist on a childhood classic: St. Patrick’s Day Mint Chocolate Chip Rice Krispie Treats! These vibrant, no-bake treats combine the crispy texture of Rice Krispies with refreshing mint flavor and rich chocolate chips, making them perfect for festive gatherings or as a delightful dessert at home. With their eye-catching green color and sweet taste, they are sure to impress your friends and family during the holiday celebrations. Plus, this quick and easy recipe means you can whip them up in just 15 minutes!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Total Time15 mins
Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 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
- Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat. Stir in the mini marshmallows until melted and smooth, then remove from heat.
- Mix in the mint extract and optional green food coloring until desired shade is achieved.
- Gently fold in the Rice Krispies until evenly coated.
- Add the semisweet chocolate chips and mix to distribute.
- Press the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish using a spatula or wax paper.
- Melt white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, drizzle over the pressed mixture.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
Serving: 1square (30g) | Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Unsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 45mg | Fiber: <1g | Sugar: 10g