Peppermint Cocoa Crunch Bar
Indulge in the perfect holiday treat with these Peppermint Cocoa Crunch Bars—a delightful combination of rich, velvety chocolate, crispy rice cereal, and a refreshing burst of peppermint. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep and cook time, these no-bake bars are topped with crushed peppermint candies for festive flair and irresistible texture. The semisweet chocolate base is enhanced with a touch of vanilla and peppermint extracts, creating a harmonious blend of creamy sweetness and cool mint. Perfect for gifting or serving at holiday parties, these easy-to-make bars deliver crowd-pleasing crunch and peppermint bliss in every bite. Store them chilled for a quick dessert that stays fresh and flavorful!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 0.25 cup corn syrup
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups crisp rice cereal
- 0.5 cup crushed peppermint candies
- 0.5 teaspoon peppermint extract
Instructions
Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine semisweet chocolate chips, corn syrup, and unsalted butter over low heat.
Stir constantly until the chocolate chips and butter have melted and the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and peppermint extract.
Gently fold in the crisp rice cereal until it is evenly coated with the chocolate mixture.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, using a spatula to press it down into an even layer.
Sprinkle the crushed peppermint candies evenly over the top of the mixture, pressing them lightly into the surface.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
Once set, remove the mixture from the baking dish using the parchment paper and cut it into 16 bars.
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
174 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.2 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 41 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.2 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.8 g | ||
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 12 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 50 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
