WHITE CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT PRETZEL RICE KRISPIE TREATS

 

When I encouraged the Cafe Treats Bakers that they could bring Christmas treats, Baker Charlotte came up with this recipe for White Chocolate Peppermint Pretzel Rice Krispie Treats. The title just about says it all as just about every ingredient is in the title. 

One patron after enjoying one piece, commented that the combination of sweet and salt was delicious! And she was so right. I wonder how many different things you could add to a traditional Rice Krispie Treat recipe to get a different flavor? I bet the list is endless.

I think Charlotte plans to make these again for next Sunday. I'm sure they will be a popular selection again. 

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WHITE CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT PRETZEL RICE KRISPIE TREATS

6    tablespoons unsalted butter

1    16 oz bag mini marshmallows + 2 cups more mini marshmallows

1/4  teaspoon peppermint extract

1/2  teaspoon sea salt, plus more for sprinkling

8     cups crispy rice cereal

2     cups chopped pretzels

3/4  cup white chocolate chips

1/3  cup crushed peppermint candy

TOPPING

1/2   cup white chocolate chips

1/4   teaspoon oil

1/4   cup chopped pretzels

1/4   cup crushed peppermint candy

Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling on top

Grease a 9 x 13 - inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.

In a large pot, melt the butter over medium high heat. Add the 16 oz bag of mini-marshmallows and stir until the marshmallows are completely melted.

Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the peppermint extract and the sea salt.

Add the cereal and pretzels; gently stir until well coated with the marshmallows.

Stir in the remaining 2 cups of marshmallows, white chocolate chips, and crushed peppermint candy.

Spoon the mixture into the pan and press down and flatten using wax paper. Set aside.

Prepare the topping by pouring the white chocolate chips and oil in a small bowl. Heat in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.

Drizzle the white chocolate over the top. Then top with chopped pretzels, crushed candy, and seat salt.

Allow the treats to sit until chocolate is hard, about 1 hour. Cut into squares to serve.

Cover the pan with plastic wrap or put the treats in an airtight container and store on the counter for up to 3 days.