Mint Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispie Treats

They say you should never mess with a classic, but these rice krispie treats that are dipped in mint chocolate and sprinkles make for an interesting and delicious twist on the original. 

But I say, what the heck do “they” know?

Obviously, “they” have never had a rice krispie treat dipped in mint chocolate and sprinkley-sprinks.

Because if “they” had experienced this mint chocolate marshmallow mashup, they would surely agree the classic must indeed be messed with. For the good of society.

All of you die hard  rice krispy treat fans out there? I love you. We need people like you to safe guard our tried and true, time honored recipe standards. But can you give us a little wiggle room on this one? It’s not much, I promise. Just enough for a little chocolate and mint to slip through. Maybe a drop of food coloring and some sprinkles. I won’t even cover the whole square. Just half. That seems fair, right?

I’m typically a don’t-mess-with-my-krispies girl myself. I don’t want you to add chocolate chips or stir in peanut butter or cut it in fancy shapes. I want ooey gooey goodness cut into uniform squares and delivered straight to my mouth.

But for some reason I simply couldn’t get this idea out of my head.  Honestly, even though I was obsessed with the idea, I figured it had about a 50% chance of actually tasting good. I thought the mint might clash with the marshmallow. Or maybe I would love it, but everyone else would think I was a freak.

But all my worries were for naught, because these were made, eaten en masse, and universally loved and praised.

Chocolate and mint totally LOVE marshmallow. They’re best buds. They’re the new 3 Musketeers. They’re Moe, Larry, and Curly. They’re Destiny’s Child in 2001. Guys, these are what’s UP.

These treats take about 10 extra minutes to make than classic rice krispies, which means you can still make them in 30 minutes or less. I added some green food coloring to the krispies so they’d be perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, but feel free to leave it out or die it another color if you like.

Ooooh! And one more tip. Spray your hands with cooking spray before pressing the krispies into the pan. It makes it so much easier (and less messy). You’re welcome.

Recipe by Neighborfood 

Looking For More Marshmallow-y Goodness?

Don’t miss our take on a classic Fluffernutter Sandwich, or the Holiday Snack Cookie version with these Chocolate Dipped Fluffernutter Ritz Sandwiches.

This Amish Peanut Butter Spread combines peanut butter and marshmallow for a great combo that can be dipped or spread on almost ANY snack!

Or try a Fruitier spin on classic krispie treats with my Fruity Pebbles Treats, or their marshmallow laden Lucky Charms Treats counterparts.

Thinking that these treats would look good on a spooky Halloween snack platter? You’re right! Which is why we turned them into these Frankenstein Rice Krispie Treats!

And if butterscotch is more your preferred flavor, make sure that you try our Scotcheroos!