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Home > Gluten-Free Desserts > Candy/Treats > Christmas Rice Krispie Treats (Peppermint White Chocolate)

Christmas Rice Krispie Treats (Peppermint White Chocolate)

LAST UPDATED: October 21, 2020 PUBLISHED: Oct 21, 2020 2 Comments
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Make Christmas Rice Krispie Treats for the holidays! This festive recipe uses white chocolate and peppermint for an easy, fun treat. Perfect for cookie platters, parties and more!

overhead shot of crispy treats on white background with peppermint candy

I love Rice Krispie Treats any time of year, but this variation might just be my favorite! The combination of white chocolate and peppermint is not only delicious, but beautiful and festive.

These christmas rice krispie treats are a great treat to make in advance for any holiday event. They’re perfect for Christmas parties, cookie exchanges, dessert platters, and potlucks. 

You can also easily make these gluten-free by using gluten-free crispy rice cereal and white chocolate chips. )For more gluten-free holiday treats check out these gluten-free Christmas cookies!)

Ingredients You’ll Need

overhead shot of ingredients needed to make christmas rice krispies treats

Here are a few notes on the ingredients for this recipe:

  • Crispy rice cereal – To keep these gluten-free I usually use the kind from Aldi or Malt-o-Meal. Of course regular Rice Krispies work great if you don’t need these to be gluten-free.
  • White chocolate chips – I usually use the kind from Trader Joes. Nestle has dairy-free white chocolate chips
  • Peppermint candies – I usually buy starlight mints or candy canes, then crush them with a rolling pin
  • Peppermint extract – This is not the same as mint extract, which is much more potent. If mint is all you can find, use half of what the recipe calls for, then add more if you need it.

NOTE: To keep these gluten-free, be sure to use crispy rice cereal that doesn’t contain malt extract (which comes from the gluten-containing grain barley). Check out this post all about gluten-free rice krispies treats.

How to Make Christmas Rice Krispie Treats

step by step photos of how to mix together the rice krispie treats base

Before you get started you’ll want to prepare the pan. I recommend lining the pan with aluminum foil and greasing the foil with cooking spray.

  • Start by melting the butter in a heavy bottom pot on LOW HEAT.
  • After it melts, then add the marshmallows and stir them in until they melt.

Tip: I remove the marshmallows from the heat when there are just a few chunks of marshmallow not yet melted. The residual heat will continue to melt them.

  • Stir in the peppermint extract and salt first, then add and stir in the crispy rice cereal.
  • Lastly you’ll mix in the white chocolate which will start to melt from the residual heat.
crispy treats smoothed in glass pan
  • Transfer mixture to the prepared pan. The mixture is very sticky! To help spread it into the pan, you can either butter your hands, or use a silicone spatula. Also, it will be a little warm at first, so be careful.
rice krispie treats topped with peppermint candy before slicing
  • Add crushed peppermint candies over the top. To help them stick, you’ll want to press the candies down into rice krispies treats a bit.
  • Cool for 20 minutes, then slice and serve!
close up shot of crispy treats on marble background with peppermint candy

Storing Rice Krispie Treats

Store these treats in an airtight container at room temperature. They will keep for up to 2 days.

More Christmas Treats

  • Caramel Corn – a long-time reader favorite!
  • Homemade Caramels – my Grandma’s tried-and-true recipe we make for food gifts every year
  • Gluten-Free White Chocolate Peppermint Pretzels – another white chocolate favorite

I hope you like this recipe as much as we do! If you like it leave me a comment/rating below. I’d love to hear from you!

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Christmas Rice Krispie Treats (Peppermint White Chocolate)

Author: Erin Collins
Prep: 20 mins
Resting Time 15 mins
Total: 35 mins
Make Christmas Rice Krispie Treats for the holidays! An easy, make-ahead treat that's festive and delicious. Perfect for cookie platters, parties and more!
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Servings: 16
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Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 2 10z bags of mini marshmallows
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • pinch kosher salt
  • 1 12oz box Crispy Rice Cereal, use gluten-free if needed
  • 1 11oz package white chocolate chips
  • 6 oz crushed peppermint candy or candy canes

Instructions

  • Line a 9×13 pan with foil and spray the foil with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add the marshmallows and stir until almost completely melted.
  • Remove from the heat (the residual heat will continue to melt the marshmallows) and stir in the peppermint extract and salt. Add the cereal and stir a few times. Add the white chocolate chips and stir until evenly mixed.
  • Pour the mixture into the lined pan and smooth the top. Add the crushed peppermint candy and press into the crispy treats. Let cool for 20 minutes. Slice and serve!

Recipe Notes

PEPPERMINT EXTRAT – This is not the same as mint extract, which is much more potent. If mint is all you can find, use half of what the recipe calls for, then add more if you need it.
GLUTEN-FREE? To keep these gluten-free, be sure to use crispy rice cereal that doesn’t contain malt extract (which comes from the gluten-containing grain barley). Check out this post all about gluten-free rice krispies treats.
STORING: These treats will keep for up to 2 days. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature. 
Nutrition Facts
Christmas Rice Krispie Treats (Peppermint White Chocolate)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Cholesterol 15mg5%
Sodium 181mg8%
Potassium 82mg2%
Carbohydrates 44g15%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 24g27%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 1551IU31%
Vitamin C 14mg17%
Calcium 41mg4%
Iron 7mg39%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
NUTRITION INFORMATION:
Calories: 280kcal

Recipe Source: Shared by my friend Brittany from Homegrown Traditions.

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  1. Christy Harvey says

    October 21, 2020 at 7:25 pm

    5 stars
    This looks wonderful! Do you have a recommendation for a butter substitute for this recipe for those of us who must be completely dairy free?

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    • Erin Collins says

      October 22, 2020 at 6:53 pm

      You can easily use vegan butter for this! Nestle also makes dairy-free white chocolate chips. I hope this helps!

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