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 mins
Assembly: 20 minutes mins
Total Time: 40 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 9 pieces
Calories: 417kcal
- 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)
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.
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
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