Ingredients
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 cups crispy rice cereal or crushed pretzels
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional, for shine)
Pinch of sea salt (optional topping)
Instructions
Step 1: Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats to ensure the No-bake Mint Chocolate Chip Clusters don’t stick.
Step 2: In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the 2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips and the coconut oil.
Step 3: Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring after each, until the chocolate is completely smooth and melted.
Step 4: Stir in the peppermint extract until fully incorporated into the melted chocolate.
Step 5: Gently fold in the crispy rice cereal (or pretzels) and the mini chocolate chips until everything is evenly coated.
Step 6: Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop mounds of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets to form the No-bake Mint Chocolate Chip Clusters.
Step 7: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until the No-bake Mint Chocolate Chip Clusters are firm and set.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts & Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cluster
- Calories: 145 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg