One of my house’s favorite treats is rice crispy treats. I had these gorgeous mint chocolate chips begging to be used. I mixed up the regular rice crispy treat recipe and came up with this mint chocolate leprechaun bars. You will need:

• 3 cups of mini marshmallows
• 1 tablespoon of butter
• 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
• 3 cups of Cocoa Puffs cereal
• 1 cup of mint chocolate chips (plus a few for embellishing)
• green conversation hearts

Start by putting marshmallows, butter and vanilla in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute. Mix and melt in microwave for 1 more minute. Grease a 8 x 8 pan.

Immediately add Cocoa Puffs to melted marshmallows and mix until combined. Then add mint chips. Mix until combine.

Press into 8 x 8 pan using wax paper. Let cool and then cut.

Shamrock on top!!! Use three conversation hearts and two mint chips to create a shamrock design on each leprechaun bar. Serve and enjoy!

These are a fun easy treat for kids of all ages!

What are your plans for Saint Patrick’s Day? Are you making a traditional dinner or just going to put on a little something green?

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