Extra-Marshmallow Rice Krispies Bars with Confetti
Classic Rice Krispies bars made extra-marshmallowy, coated with colored melted white chocolate and sprinkled with confetti sprinkles.
Prep Time35 minutesmins
Cook Time39 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr14 minutesmins
Servings: 12servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
8T.unsalted butter
3 10-oz.bags miniature marshmallowsdivided
1/4tsp.kosher salt
9c.Rice Krispies® cereal
3 4-oz.bars good quality white chocolateI use Ghirardelli
pink candy coloring from Wilton Candy Colors “Garden Colors Set”do not use regular food coloring as it will seize up and not work!
a mix of sprinkles
Instructions
Instructions
Line a 9" x 13" pan with parchment paper, letting two opposite sides overhang the pan. Set pan aside.
In a very large pot over medium heat, melt 8 tablespoons unsalted butter.
Add 2 of the 10-oz bags of miniature marshmallows to the melted butter. Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir almost constantly until the marshmallows are completely melted and smooth.
Stir in 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, then remove the pot from the heat.
Add 9 cups Rice Krispies cereal to the marshmallow mixture. Fold gently with a spatula or large spoon until the cereal is evenly coated.
Add the remaining 1 (10-oz) bag of miniature marshmallows (do not melt them). Gently fold these marshmallows into the mixture so they remain whole and distributed.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Cover the top with a piece of parchment (or nonstick surface) and press the mixture evenly into the pan—use the flat bottom of a measuring cup or a spatula covered with parchment to prevent sticking—until you have a smooth, even surface.
Let the bars cool completely at room temperature until set and firm. Use the parchment overhangs to lift the slab from the pan and place it on a cutting board. Cut into squares.
Place all three 4-oz bars of white chocolate in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on low/50% power in 15–20 second bursts, stirring between bursts, until the chocolate is almost fully melted. (Alternatively, melt the chocolate in a double boiler.) Stir until completely smooth. Take care not to scorch the chocolate.
Stir in pink candy coloring from Wilton Candy Colors a little at a time until you reach the desired shade. Do not use regular food coloring.
Arrange a few cut bars on a piece of parchment or a baking sheet. Spoon and spread the colored white chocolate over the tops of 2–4 bars at a time while the chocolate is warm and fluid. Immediately sprinkle with a mix of sprinkles. Repeat in batches until all bars are coated (reheat the chocolate briefly if it firms).
Let the coated bars sit at room temperature until the chocolate is completely set before serving or storing.