Mint Chocolate Rice Krispies Treat Logs

Mint and chocolate are a classic combination that adds a refreshing twist to traditional Rice Krispies treats.

Ingredients:

• ½ batch Rice Krispies treats
• 1 drop green food coloring
• ¼ teaspoon mint extract (or to taste)
• ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
• marshmallow fluff
• additional mini chocolate chips for garnish

Directions:

1. Prepare the Rice Krispies treats, adding the food coloring and mint extract to the melted marshmallow mixture before stirring in the cereal.
2. Allow the mixture to cool slightly before folding in the chocolate chips.
3. Press into a parchment-lined loaf pan.
4. Remove the log from the pan and trim it to make a neat log shape.
5. Spread marshmallow fluff on top and garnish with additional mini chocolate chips.

Chocolate Rice Krispies Treat Logs

Chocolate lovers will appreciate this rich variation made with Cocoa Pebbles.

Ingredients:

• ½ batch Rice Krispies treats made with Cocoa Pebbles 
• additional marshmallow fluff
• additional Cocoa Pebbles for garnish

Directions:

1. Press mixture into a parchment-lined loaf pan and allow to cool.
2. Remove the log from the pan and trim it to make a neat log shape.
3. Spread marshmallow fluff over the top and sprinkle with additional Cocoa Pebbles.

Coffee Rice Krispies Treat Logs

A subtle coffee flavor makes these perfect for Rice Krispie Treat lover grown-ups.

Ingredients:

• ½ batch Rice Krispies treats
• 1 teaspoon brewed coffee
• additional marshmallow fluff
• chocolate coffee beans

Directions:

1. Stir the brewed coffee into the melted marshmallow mixture before adding the cereal.
2. Press mixture into a parchment-lined loaf pan and allow to cool.
3. Remove the log from the pan and trim it to make a neat log shape.
4. Spread marshmallow fluff over the top and decorate with chocolate coffee beans.

Fruity Pebbles Rice Krispies Treat Logs

Bright colors and fruity flavor make this version especially popular with children.

Ingredients:

• ½ batch Rice Krispies treats prepared using half Rice Krispies and half Fruity Pebbles cereal
• additional marshmallow fluff
• additional Fruity Pebbles for garnish

Directions:

1. Press mixture into a parchment-lined loaf pan and allow to cool.
2. Remove the log from the pan and trim it to make a neat log shape.
3. Spread marshmallow fluff over the top and decorate with additional Fruity Pebbles.

How to Create the Dessert Board

Arrange the logs on a serving board, grouping each flavor together.

For a charming bakery-style display, attach mini chalkboards to wooden skewers, write each flavor on the chalkboards, and insert one into each log.

The labels make it easy for guests to choose their favorite flavor while adding a fun decorative touch.

Photography by Chay Berger

This article originally appeared in Family First