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Mint Chocolate Chip Rice Krispie Treats

Modified: Apr 10, '23 · Published: Jun 30, '20 · By: Beth Klosterboer · Commission earned on paid or sponsored links.

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Enjoy the refreshing flavor of mint chocolate chip in the form of a Rice Krispie Treat. These mint chocolate chip Rice Krispie treats are super easy to make and are the perfect summer treat.

Mint Chocolate Chips Rice Krispie Treats

One of my absolute favorite ice cream flavors is mint chocolate chip and I'm thrilled to tell you how amazing that flavor combo tastes when paired with rice krispie treats. 

When you blend peppermint extract with the vanilla marshmallows it gives you the sensation of eating ice cream and blended with the crisp rice cereal it's a wonderful combination. 

Now that I have tried this flavor combination I cannot wait to experiment with other flavorings in my rice crispy treats. 

Light green-colored mint chocolate chip rice krispie treats loaded with mini chocolate chips.

You will love how easy this 4-ingredient recipe is to make and the whole family will go nuts over this simple snack. 

Each square is crispy and chewy and loaded with melt-in-your-mouth chocolate chips and has just a nice amount of peppermint flavor. 

Square mint chocolate chip rice crispy treats stacked on top of each other

Chocolate Chips

Look at all those chocolate chips. They are speckled throughout the treats as well as sprinkled on top. I wanted you to be able to see the chips and to enjoy the texture of the chocolate. I didn't want it blended into the marshmallow.

If you pour the hot marshmallows over the cereal and immediately toss in the chocolate chips they will melt creating brown cereal treats. That's great if you want chocolate Rice Krispie treats, but you'll need to wait until the marshmallow/cereal mixture cools before you toss in the chips if you want chocolate chip cereal treats. 

So, be patient and wait. It will be worth a few extra minutes. I promise. 

pouring melted marshmallows over Rice Krispies Cereal

How to make Mint Chocolate Chip Rice Krispie Treats

Ingredients:

  • 4 ⅔ cups Rice Krispies Cereal
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 10 ounces marshmallows
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • green food coloring
  • ¾ cup mini chocolate chips

Stovetop Method:

  • Grease a large mixing bowl with butter, or spray it with cooking spray, then pour in the 4 ⅔ cups Rice Krispies Cereal.
  • Begin to melt 4 tablespoons of European-style Salted Butter in a medium-large saucepan set over low heat.
    • European-style salted butter will really enhance the flavor of your treats. See our Best Rice Krispie Treats recipe and taste testing to see why this makes such a big difference. 
  • Add 10 ounces of marshmallows to the pan.
    • You can use either mini or traditional marshmallows. I prefer the mini marshmallows, as they melt really quickly.
  • Stir the marshmallows occasionally until about ¾'s of them are melted.
  • Then remove the pan from the heat, and continue to stir, smashing the marshmallows, until they have all melted.
    • This process keeps your marshmallows from getting too hot. Overheated marshmallows create hard cereal treats. 
  • Stir in the peppermint extract and about 10 drops of green food coloring (more if you want brighter green treats.)
  • Pour the melted marshmallows over the cereal and toss to coat.
  • Let the mixture cool for 5-8 minutes until it feels cool to the touch.
  • Reserve about 3 tablespoons of the mini chocolate chips for on top then toss the rest into the cereal.
  • Stir until combined then spread the mixture into a well-buttered 8-inch pan.
    • If you prefer, you can grease your pan using cooking spray.
  • Sprinkle the reserved mini chocolate chips over top and press them into the cereal treats using the back of a rubber spatula or spoon. 
  • Allow the treats to cool at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. 
  • Remove the treats from the pan and cut into squares or rectangles.
8-inch square pan filled with mint chocolate chip marshmallow cereal treats topped with mini chocolate chips

Microwave Method:

  • Combine the butter and marshmallows in a large microwave-safe bowl.
  • Heat on high power for 1 minute then remove and stir until the melted butter blends with the marshmallows.
  • Keep stirring until the marshmallows melt.
  • If needed, reheat for 15-second increments, stirring after each until the marshmallows are fully melted.
  • Stir in the peppermint extract and about 10 drops of green food coloring. 
  • Then toss in the rice crispy cereal and stir until the cereal is well coated then set aside to cool for 5-8 minutes.
  • Reserve about 3 tablespoons of the mini chocolate chips for on top then toss the rest into the cereal.
  • Stir until combined then spread the mixture into a well-buttered 8-inch pan.
  • Sprinkle the reserved mini chocolate chips over top and press into the cereal treats.
  • Give the cereal treats time to cool before cutting.

How to store these treats?

  • Place them in an airtight container and leave them at room temperature for about for up to 5 days.
  • Be sure you keep them out of direct sunlight and away from any heat source.
  • I'm guessing that these will not stick around that long and that you'll be heading to the store to buy more ingredients to make another batch well before day five!

Can I freeze them?

Yes, you can!

  • If you want to freeze the treats, wrap them really well in non-stick tin foil or wax paper, then place them in a large zip-top bag, and place them in the freezer for up to three months.
  • To thaw the treats, pull them out of the freezer and let them sit at room temperature in the packaging for at least an hour before opening the bag.

We are sharing some of the very best Rice Krispie Treat recipes here on our site and also have lots of tips and tricks to save you time and money when making your own treats at home. Be sure to check out our Rice Krispie Treat FAQ to read them all.

 

Recipe

Light green-colored mint chocolate chip rice krispie treats loaded with mini chocolate chips.

Mint Chocolate Chip Rice Krispie Treats

Beth Klosterboer
Light green peppermint-flavored rice crispy treats are loaded with mini chocolate chips.
5 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16
Calories 157 kcal

Equipment

  • medium-large saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • rubber spatula
  • 8-inch or 9-inch square baking pan, greased with butter or baking spray

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ⅔ cups Rice Krispies Cereal
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter
  • 10 ounces marshmallows
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • green food coloring (about 10 drops of liquid coloring)
  • ¾ cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Grease a large mixing bowl with butter, or spray it with cooking spray.
  • Pour the Rice Krispies Cereal into the bowl and set aside.
  • Begin to melt the butter in a medium-large saucepan set over low heat.
  • Add the marshmallows and stir to coat.
  • Continue to heat the marshmallows, stirring occasionally, until about ¾'s of them are melted.
  • Then remove the pan from the heat, and continue to stir, smashing the marshmallows, until they have all melted.
  • Stir in the peppermint extract and green food coloring (about 10 drops if using liquid coloring).
  • Pour the melted marshmallows over the cereal and toss to coat.
  • Let the mixture cool for 5-8 minutes until it feels cool to the touch.
  • Reserve about 3 tablespoons of the mini chocolate chips for on top then toss the rest into the cereal.
  • Stir until combined then spread the mixture into a well-buttered 8-inch pan.
  • Sprinkle the reserved mini chocolate chips over top and press them into the cereal treats using the back of a rubber spatula or spoon.
  • Allow the treats to cool at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
  • Remove the treats from the pan and cut into 16 squares.

Notes

  • Store your marshmallow chocolate chip crispy treats in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • To freeze, wrap well in non-stick tin foil or wax paper then place them in a large zip-top bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw on the countertop for at least one hour until completely thawed before opening the bag and removing the treats.
Keyword 4th of July rice krispie treats, cereal treats, mint, mint chocolate chip, no-bake desserts
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About Beth Klosterboer

Beth Klosterboer is a professional chocolatier, recipe developer, cookbook author, photographer, videographer, and event planner. She has owned and operated two retail confectionery stores from 1989 until 2001 and has been blogging since 2010. Beth creates fun food and delicious desserts for multiple websites and teaches chocolate-making courses for The Sugar Academy.
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  1. Louisa M. says

    February 15, 2021 at 10:32 am

    5 stars
    I never thought to add mint to a rice krispie treat. Thank you for this recipe. My entire family loved the flavor of these treats. They really do remind me of mint chocolate chip ice cream.

    Reply
    • Beth Klosterboer says

      February 18, 2021 at 8:18 am

      I was very surprised how much I loved the mint flavor too! I'm glad your family enjoyed this recipe.

      Reply
  2. Lori O. says

    June 20, 2021 at 10:20 am

    5 stars
    I made these for a picnic and everyone was commenting how much they taste like mint chocolate chip ice cream. They were delicious.

    Reply
  3. Nora Todd says

    July 02, 2021 at 10:47 am

    5 stars
    OMG, these are even more amazing than the plain chocolate chip rice krispie treats I made a few days ago. I love the addition of the mint flavor. My kids are begging me to try even more of your recipes.

    Reply
    • Beth Klosterboer says

      July 04, 2021 at 7:34 pm

      I'm so happy you enjoyed this recipe too and hope you have fun trying out many more recipes. You can use both the mint and plain chocolate chip rice krispie treats to make cute ice cream cones for your kids this summer. https://howtomakecerealtreats.com/rice-krispie-treat-ice-cream-cones/

      Reply
  4. Allison Nunez says

    July 13, 2021 at 4:35 pm

    5 stars
    I am so glad I tried this recipe. The treats remind me of mint chocolate chip ice cream. They are amazing!

    Reply
  5. Ally L. says

    July 31, 2021 at 2:04 am

    Oh, my goodness!!!!!!!!!!!! These were so amazingly delicious. I love mint chocolate chip ice cream so I had to try them when I found your recipe on Pinterest. I'm so glad I did. YUM!!!

    Reply
    • Beth Klosterboer says

      August 03, 2021 at 6:20 pm

      I'm happy you enjoyed the recipe!

      Reply
  6. Aly says

    March 17, 2022 at 11:13 am

    Can I use coconut oil instead of butter?

    Reply
    • Beth Klosterboer says

      March 17, 2022 at 5:34 pm

      Yes, you can. Use the same amount of coconut oil in the recipe. Be sure to use refined coconut oil if you don't want any coconut flavor. I used virgin coconut oil to make my Vegan Rice Krispie Treats and it tasted great. I loved the mild coconut flavor but don't think it would be great in these mint-flavored treats. You can see the vegan recipe here - https://howtomakecerealtreats.com/vegan-rice-krispie-treats-gluten-free/
      Enjoy!

      Reply
  7. Heidi W. says

    February 15, 2025 at 12:09 am

    5 stars
    Delicious! I made a Valentine version of this today. I used pink food coloring instead of green and cinnamon extract in place of peppermint. I added some colored sprinkles, as I had no chocolate chips. It was a huge hit, with several people asking for the recipe. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Meaghan Mountford says

      February 16, 2025 at 10:29 pm

      Love it!!! thank you so much Heidi!

      Reply
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