Mint Chocolate Rice Kripsies

By srumbel

These Mint Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats are delicious with the chocolate in the marshmallow and the mint flavored frosting. They are perfect for spring or St. Patrick’s Day!
from realhousemoms.com

Ingredients

• Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats
• 10 oz. Mini Marshmallows
• 1/2 c butter
• 1 c. chocolate chips
• 6 1/2 c Rice Krispies
• Mint Frosting
• 3/4 c. butter, room temp.
• 3 c powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 T water
• 1/2 t mint extract
• 6 drops of green food coloring

Preparation

Step 1

Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats
1.line a 13″ x 9″:pan with foil leaving the edges to hang over
2.grease foil
3.place a large pot over med heat and melt butter and marshmallows
4.once melted remove from heat and add chocolate, stir until melted
5.poor into foil lined pan and press down into a flat even layer
6.allow to cool completely before frosting

Mint Frosting
1.while the rice krispies cool cream butter and sugar together
2.run at low speed then slowly increase as the sugar is incorporated into the butter, once it pulls down from sides and forms balls turn to high and beat until is lightens in color and becomes light and fluffy
3.add water, mint extract and food coloring
4.spread over top of rice krispie treats once they have cooled completely
5.pull foil to remove the block of treats and cut into serving size (they are rich so make small)
6.store in the refrigerator and remove 30 min before serving to bring back up to room temp.