Every single time I make rice crispy treats, my DF always asks, “Can you drizzle some chocolate on it?” I don’t know what his fascination with chocolate drizzled rice crispy treats are, but the plain ones are just fine for me. When PEEPS® sent over some of their holiday marshmallows, I figured that I would entertain my DF’s idea for once.
I present to you: Peeps Rice Crispy Treat Sandwiches dipped in chocolate. Okay, that’s not the same as drizzling, but who’s really taking notes?
I used the Sugar Cookie flavored Peeps that were already dipped in milk chocolate for my sandwiches to give them a s’mores vibe. Marshmallows and chocolate sandwiched between two crunchy outsides? All that’s missing is the graham cracker (which is why I chose to sprinkle graham crackers on top of the dipped chocolate).
My DF loved these Peeps, which was surprising to me. I’m usually the ones that seeks out Peeps at the grocery store to eat, but I’m a fan of the classic ones. It’s probably because these are dipped in chocolate. What a sucker. We all know he loves that kind of stuff.
They are pretty cute, though. They remind me of the rubber ducks that kids use in their bathtub.
My DF was so psyched about this dessert.
Here’s the kicker, though: He only ate the chocolate dipped side of each sandwich, leaving me with the naked part.
I’m not complaining though. That’s my favorite side. Our relationship truly balances out in the food aspect and it really is perfect. There is never any food wasted between the two of us. If that’s not true love, then I don’t know what is.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups miniature marshmallows
- 3 cups rice crispy cereal
- 6 chocolate dipped sugar cookie Peeps (2 packages)
- 1 cup chocolate candy melts
- toppings for decorating, optional (I used crushed graham crackers)
Directions
- Lightly spray an 8"x8" pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large pot over low heat, melt together the butter and miniature marshmallows. Stir constantly until smooth.
- Remove from heat and pour in the cereal. Gently fold until all of the cereal is evenly coated.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan using wax paper. Let cool completely.
- Cut the rice crispy treats to create 12 rectangles (cut two lines vertically and three lines horizontally).
- Place Peeps onto one side of the rice crispy treat and microwave for 5-7 seconds. Immediately place another rice crispy treat on top, squishing the Peeps in between. Let cool.
- Once you have created all of your "sandwiches," melt the chocolate in a microwave until smooth (about a minute).
- Dip half of each sandwich into the melted chocolate and place on wax paper to dry. Sprinkle toppings on top.
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