Nut-Free Peppermint Cocoa Crunch Bar
Indulge in the festive flavors of this Nut-Free Peppermint Cocoa Crunch Bar, the ultimate holiday treat that’s as easy to make as it is irresistible! Featuring a heavenly blend of rich cocoa, creamy white chocolate chips, and crushed peppermint candies, these no-bake dessert bars deliver the perfect balance of chocolaty decadence and refreshing minty crunch. Held together by gooey sweetened condensed milk and crispy rice cereal, they boast a delightful snap in every bite. With a quick prep time of just 20 minutes, these nut-free bars are perfect for gifting, potlucks, or snacking straight from the fridge. Add a touch of holiday magic to your snack table with these effortlessly delicious, crowd-pleasing treats!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup crushed peppermint candies
- 3 cups rice cereal
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Directions
Step 1
Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
Step 2
In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine sweetened condensed milk and unsalted butter. Stir occasionally until the butter is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
Step 3
Reduce heat to low and add cocoa powder, stirring constantly until well incorporated.
Step 4
Remove saucepan from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
Step 5
In a large bowl, combine rice cereal and crushed peppermint candies.
Step 6
Pour the cocoa mixture over the rice cereal mixture, stirring until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Step 7
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula to spread and press the mixture evenly into the pan.
Step 8
Sprinkle white chocolate chips over the top, pressing them lightly into the mixture to help them set.
Step 9
Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours to allow them to firm up.
Step 10
Once firm, remove from the refrigerator and cut into bars of desired size.
Step 11
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1088.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4394.4 |
| Total Fat 168.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 104.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g | |
| Cholesterol 299.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2509.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 720.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 32.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 575.1g | |
| Protein 69.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 143.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1642.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 63.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3909.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories