I can't find peppermint marshmallows.

Peppermint marshmallows might be a little difficult to find. I used <a href="https://www.target.com/p/holiday-mallows-peppermint-flavored-marshmallows-wondershop-8482-pink-8oz/-/A-80007976?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&fndsrc=tgtao&DFA=71700000054379751&CPNG=PLA_Grocery%2BShopping_Brand%7CGrocery_Ecomm_Food_Bev&adgroup=SC_Grocery&LID=700000001170770pgs&LNM=PRODUCT_GROUP&network=g&device=c&location=9029750&targetid=pla-514619467872&ds_rl=1246978&gclid=CjwKCAiAm7OMBhAQEiwArvGi3JZT5CQ6povBedEzDxSQiEXBQJpQemvaXr066tTkZBR-_B1pbl6JABoCW-AQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">these that I found at Target. Smash Mallow makes a Candy Cane mallow that could work. However, I would also suggest using regular marshmallows and 1/4 tsp. peppermint extract.

I can't find Andes Peppermint pieces.

These <a href="https://www.target.com/p/andes-peppermint-crunch-baking-chips-10oz/-/A-15022276?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&fndsrc=tgtao&DFA=71700000012732781&CPNG=PLA_Grocery%2BShopping_Local%7CGrocery_Ecomm_Food_Bev&adgroup=SC_Grocery&LID=700000001170770pgs&LNM=PRODUCT_GROUP&network=g&device=c&location=9029738&targetid=aud-554348709499:pla-816146012114&ds_rl=1246978&ds_rl=1248099&gclid=CjwKCAiAm7OMBhAQEiwArvGi3PNz0y3R_fDqgcRe7rI79fXUBJxNiZzRxXEKAtxvMaSuySFwLjttfhoCFzsQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">peppermint crunch pieces can also be difficult to find. If they are elusive for you, I would break up a peppermint candy cane and sprinkle that on top.

How should I store these Rice Krispie Treats?

I find the best way to store Rice Krispie treats is to either eat them immediately or cover in plastic wrap and leave them at room temperature. Since these have chocolate on top, you may need to keep them in the fridge if you don't want the chocolate to be melty.

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Dark Chocolate Peppermint Rice Krispie Treats

By Mary Susan5.0 (1)Prep 10 min

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Ring in the holidays with these dark chocolate peppermint rice krispie treats. They are easy to make and will give you all the holiday flavor that you will ever need.

The Story Behind Dark Chocolate Peppermint Rice Krispie Treats

You know how the day after Halloween where all of the candy is 50% off and it’s magically Christmas overnight? Well, I do and I love it! I’m not the biggest Halloween fan, so it’s always a joy to me to see the Christmas decor going up at my favorite shopping spot, Target.

On November 1st, I was perusing the Target holiday section and noticed that the workers were slowly getting out the Christmas baking supplies and stocking the shelves. To my surprise, I was able to snag a few bags of the elusive Andes Peppermint Crunch Pieces. If you are a serious baker, you know how hard it is to find these during the holiday season. Whenever I see them, I always make sure to grab a bag or two.

I was also lucky enough to grab some other holiday baking essentials. Some of them not as exciting as the others, but necessary nonetheless. I grabbed a few of these paper mini loaf pans. I thought they would be darling to bake up a few of my quick breads, such as this Cranberry Orange Bread, and deliver to neighbors.

While I was at Target, I also grabbed Cinnamon Imperials for gingerbread house making later in the season and these Peppermint Marshmallows. I’ll tell you what! These marshmallows were talking to me. I absolutely love Rice Krispie treats, and I immediately knew I needed to create a fun Christmas Krispie.

As many of you already know, chocolate and peppermint are a match made in heaven. So I set out to make Dark Chocolate Peppermint Krispie, and that’s exactly what I did. They are quick, easy, and perfect for the entertaining or as an accompaniment to a cup of hot cocoa. Enjoy!

dark chocolate rice krispie treats cut and pulling apart

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