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Peppermint Marshmallow Cereal Bars
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Peppermint Bark Marshmallow Cereal Bars

Peppermint bark marshmallow cereal bars are a quick and easy festive treat to enjoy during the holidays. They’re sweet, crunchy, and great for sharing.
Yield: 9-inch square pan
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Assembly: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 9 pieces
Calories: 417kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter (85 g)
  • 1 - 10 oz package mini marshmallows
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 5 cups crispy rice cereal (140 g)
  • 3 Tablespoons crushed peppermint candy (40 g)
  • ½ cup dark chocolate chunks (85 g)

Topping:

  • ½ cup white chocolate chips (85 g)
  • ½ cup dark chocolate chunks (85 g)
  • 3 Tablespoons crushed peppermint candy (40 g)

Instructions

  • Line 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing excess paper to hang over the sides. This will help in unmolding the marshmallow cereal treats. Set aside.
  • In a large sauce pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add marshmallows and salt. Stir to combine until marshmallows are melted and smooth. Remove from heat.
  • Add in cereal. Gently fold to combine until melted marshmallow mixture has been evenly distributed. Stir in peppermint candy. Fold until distributed.
  • Transfer 1/3 of cereal mixture to prepared baking pan. Press into an even layer. Sprinkle 1/2 of dark chocolate chunks. Top with another 1/3 of cereal mixture. Press into an even layer. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 of dark chocolate chunks. Finish with remaining 1/3 of cereal mixture. Press into an even layer. Use additional sheet of parchment paper to help ensure mixture is level on top.
  • Cool mixture to room temperature.

Topping:

  • Gently melt white chocolate over a bain-marie until smooth. Alternatively, heat white chocolate chips in the microwave according to package instructions.
  • Spread melted white chocolate over marshmallow cereal treats. Allow chocolate to set.
  • Gently melt dark chocolate over bain-marie until smooth. Alternatively, heat in a microwave safe bowl at half power in 15-20 second intervals until smooth and melted.
  • Spread melted dark chocolate over set white chocolate. Immediately sprinkle peppermint candy on top. Allow chocolate to set.
  • Unmold marshmallow cereal treat from pan by lifting from excess parchment paper. Place on a cutting board. Slice in 9 equal squares, or desired serving sizes.

Notes

Storage:
  • Peppermint marshmallow cereal treats will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Baking Pan Size Options:
  • Double the recipe to fit one 13x9 pan or two 9-inch square pans 

Nutrition

Calories: 417kcal, Carbohydrates: 59g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 19g, Saturated Fat: 12g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 0.3g, Cholesterol: 23mg, Sodium: 104mg, Potassium: 183mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 35g, Vitamin A: 244IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 38mg, Iron: 3mg