Description
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a festive and fun treat that everyone will love: St. Patrick’s Day Mint Chocolate Chip Rice Krispie Treats! These delightful no-bake snacks combine the classic crunch of Rice Krispies with the refreshing flavor of mint and rich chocolate, all wrapped in a vibrant green hue. Perfect for parties or family gatherings, these treats are not only easy to make but also a hit with kids and adults alike. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you’ll have a delicious dessert ready to impress your guests in no time. Enjoy the holiday spirit and indulge in this sweet delight that captures the essence of St. Patrick’s Day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon mint extract
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- Optional: green food coloring
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (for drizzling)
Instructions
- In a large pot over low heat, melt the butter. Add mini marshmallows, stirring until completely melted and smooth.
- Stir in mint extract and green food coloring if desired.
- Gradually mix in Rice Krispies until well coated.
- Fold in semisweet chocolate chips.
- Press mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish using a spatula.
- Melt white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl; drizzle over treats.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (40g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg