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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 minutes
Cook Time39 minutes
Total Time1 hour 14 minutes
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 8 T.unsalted butter
  • 3 10- oz.bags miniature marshmallowsdivided
  • 1/4 tsp.kosher salt
  • 9 c.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.

Equipment

  • 9 x 13-inch pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • very large pot
  • Spatula
  • Measuring Cup
  • Microwave-safe Bowl
  • Cutting Board

Notes

Notes
from a farmgirl’s dabbles