Description
Indulge in the refreshing combination of mint and chocolate with these easy-to-make No-Bake Mint Chocolate Chip Clusters. Perfect for holiday treats or anytime you crave a sweet and minty snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Semisweet Chocolate Mixture:
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
White Chocolate Mixture:
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups crispy rice cereal
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- Green food coloring (optional)
- Crushed peppermint candies or sprinkles for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet and white chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Add Flavor: Stir in the peppermint extract and green food coloring (if using).
- Mix Ingredients: Gently fold in the crispy rice cereal and mini chocolate chips until coated.
- Form Clusters: Drop spoonfuls onto a lined baking sheet to form clusters.
- Top and Set: Sprinkle crushed peppermint candies or sprinkles if desired. Let the clusters set at room temperature or chill until firm.
- Store: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge.
Notes
- For a nutty twist, add ½ cup chopped almonds or pecans.
- These clusters can be frozen for up to a month.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cluster
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 3mg
