Peppermint-White
Chocolate Crispy
Rice Squares
MAKES ABOUT 18
Your favorite childhood treat
just got a festive makeover.
¼ cup unsalted butter
4 cups miniature marshmallows
1 (8-ounce) bar white chocolate,
melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon peppermint extract
6 cups crisp rice cereal
1 (16-ounce) package vanilla-
flavored candy coating, melted
1 (16-ounce) package chocolate-
flavored candy coating, melted
½ cup crushed peppermints
- Line a 13x9-inch baking pan
with foil, letting 2 inches of foil
hang over sides of pan. - In a large saucepan, melt
butter over medium heat. Add
marshmallows, and cook, stirring
frequently, until melted, about
5 minutes. Add white chocolate,
vanilla, and peppermint extract,
stirring to combine. Add cereal,
stirring to combine. Press mixture
into prepared pan. Let stand for at
least 2 hours.- Using excess foil as handles,
remove from pan. On a cutting board,
cut in half lengthwise. Spread vanilla-
flavored candy coating on one half,
and spread chocolate-flavored candy
coating on remaining half. Sprinkle
both halves with peppermints. Let
chocolate set. Cut into squares. Store
in an airtight container for up to
1 week.