Peppermint Hot Cocoa Bark

Name: Peppermint Hot Cocoa Bark
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 1 1/2 bags (12 oz each) dark chocolate chips; 2 cups Cocoa Puffs™ Cereal; 1 cup mint-chocolate baking chips; 3/4 cup vanilla-flavor mini marshmallow bits (from a 3 oz jar)

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Prep 10 min
Total 40 min
Servings 16

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Creamy dark chocolate, cool mint and a hefty sprinkling of those classic hot cocoa mini marshmallows. No, we’re not talking about a mug of peppermint cocoa. We’re talking about a big pan of Peppermint Hot Cocoa Bark!

by: TBSP Kitchens

Updated Dec 30, 2016

Ingredients

1 1/2 bags (12 oz each) dark chocolate chips
2 cups Cocoa Puffs™ Cereal
1 cup mint-chocolate baking chips
3/4 cup vanilla-flavor mini marshmallow bits (from a 3 oz jar)

Steps

1

Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Place dark chocolate chips in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave uncovered for 2-3 minutes. Stir, and continue heating in short intervals until chocolate is smooth and glossy when you stir it.
2

Pour chocolate out onto parchment and use a large rubber spatula to spread in a thin, even layer (about 1/4 inch thick).
3

Immediately sprinkle cereal over the chocolate, followed by the mint-chocolate baking chips and marshmallow bits.
4

Let stand about 30 minutes or until firm, or refrigerate if necessary. Break into 2-inch pieces. Store covered at room temperature.

Expert Tips

tip 1
If you can’t find canisters of mini marshmallow bits in your grocery store’s baking aisle, you can substitute regular mini marshmallows, although you may need more than 3/4 cup.
tip 2
Parchment paper works best for this recipe, but you can also use wax paper or foil in a pinch.

Nutrition Information

250 Calories, 13g Total Fat, 2g Protein, 30g Total Carbohydrate, 23g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 250

Calories from Fat: 120

Total Fat: 13g; 20%

Saturated Fat: 8g; 39%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 0mg; 0%

Sodium: 30mg; 1%

Potassium: 220mg; 6%

Total Carbohydrate: 30g; 10%

Dietary Fiber: 3g; 11%

Sugars: 23g

Protein: 2g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 0%; 0%

Vitamin C: 0%; 0%

Calcium: 4%; 4%

Iron: 20%; 20%

Exchanges:

1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.