Mint Chocolate Crispy Treats
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
These crispy treats are my go to when I need something quick and impressive. The best part? They come together in under an hour with ingredients you probably have on hand already. I love that peanut butter gives these a creamy richness while packing in protein to keep you satisfied longer than your typical sweet snack. Fresh mint keeps things feeling bright and special, but the recipe works beautifully with just the extract if that's easier. They're perfect for parties, lunchboxes, or quiet afternoons when you want something homemade without spending hours in the kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 400 grice cereal
- 200 gmilk chocolate chips
- 100 gpeanut butter
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 10 mlmint extract
- 5 gsalt
- 50 gunsalted butter
- 20fresh mint leaves
- 100 gsemisweet chocolate chips
- 50 gconfectioner's sugar
- 2 gbaking soda
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Instructions
- 1
Melt the milk chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval, until smooth.
Tip: Stir until smooth and glossy.
- 2
In a separate bowl, mix together the peanut butter, granulated sugar, and salt until well combined.
Tip: Use a hand mixer for a smooth consistency.
- 3
Add the melted chocolate to the peanut butter mixture and stir until combined.
Tip: Make sure no chocolate streaks remain.
- 4
In a separate pot, melt the unsalted butter over low heat.
Tip: Stir constantly to prevent burning.
- 5
Add the melted butter to the chocolate mixture and stir until combined.
Tip: Make sure no butter streaks remain.
- 6
Add the rice cereal, semisweet chocolate chips, and confectioner's sugar to the bowl and mix until well combined.
Tip: Use a hand mixer for a smooth consistency.
- 7
Stir in the mint extract and fresh mint leaves until the mixture is evenly distributed.
Tip: Be careful not to overdo it, as the mint can be potent.
- 8
Press the mixture into a greased 8x8-inch pan.
Tip: Use a spatula to smooth out the top.
- 9
Allow the mixture to cool and set before cutting into bars.
Tip: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
- 10
Cut into bars and serve.
Tip: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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