Tastes Like Xmas

This is the recipe I was going to post last week and then didn't. It goes along with the previous week's recipe for Gingerbread Rice Krispy Treats, except I did these ones in the microwave for anyone who wants to give that a go instead of the stove-top method. Use these ingredients in the previous recipe if you don't want to do them in the microwave.

Candy Cane Krispy Treats

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Ingredients:

• 3 Tbsp butter
• 4 cups (1 12oz bag) mini marshmallows
• 1 Tbsp peppermint extract
• 10 peppermint candies
• 2 Tbsp mini chocolate chips (optional)
• 6 c Rice Krispies cereal

Directions:
1) Unwrap candy and put in a ziploc bag. Cover with a dish towel and crush using a hammer. Transfer to a small bowl and mix in chocolate chips if desired.

2) Prepare pan with cooking spray and set aside.
3) Melt butter in a small bowl.

4) Put marshmallows in a large bowl and pour butter on top. Stir to coat evenly.

 

5) Microwave on high for 1 minute, then 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until completely melted.

6) Stir in Krispies about 2 cups at a time.

7) Transfer to baking pan and smooth with a rubber spatula.

8) Sprinkle with peppermint (and chocolate) and press down with spatula to adhere.

9) Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set then turn out on a cutting board.

 10) Let treats return to room temperature then cut into squares and cover until ready to serve.