Description
Delight in these spooky Rice Crispy Ghost Bars, perfect for Halloween or any fun occasion. Made with gluten-free rice crisp cereal and melted marshmallows for a chewy texture, these bars are coated halfway in smooth white chocolate and decorated with dark chocolate chip eyes to bring charming ghostly treats to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice Crispy Bars
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- 10 ounces Dandies marshmallows
- 6 cups gluten-free rice crisp cereal
White Chocolate Coating
- 12 ounces white chocolate chips
- 24 dark chocolate chips (about 1/4 cup)
Instructions
- Melt the Butter and Marshmallows: Microwave butter and marshmallows in a large bowl for one minute and 30 seconds, until fully melted, stirring halfway through to ensure even melting.
- Combine with Cereal: Add the gluten-free rice crisp cereal to the melted marshmallow mixture and mix thoroughly until the cereal is fully coated and combined.
- Shape the Bars: Press the mixture firmly into a parchment paper-lined 9×13 inch pan to form an even layer. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the bars to set completely.
- Melt White Chocolate: In a medium-sized bowl, melt white chocolate chips by microwaving for one minute, stirring at the 30-second mark to prevent burning and ensure smooth texture.
- Cut and Prepare for Dipping: Once set, cut the rice crispy slab into 12 rectangles. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and keep it near the melted white chocolate bowl for easy access.
- Dip and Decorate: Dip each bar halfway into the melted white chocolate, letting the excess drip off. Place bars on the parchment-lined sheet pan and press two dark chocolate chips onto each bar to create ghost eyes.
- Set and Serve: Allow the chocolate coating to set for at least 10 minutes before serving to ensure the decorations stay intact and the coating firms up.
Notes
- Use gluten-free rice crisp cereal to keep the bars suitable for gluten-free diets.
- Press the mixture firmly into the pan to ensure bars hold together when cut and handled.
- For faster chocolate setting, you can refrigerate the dipped bars until firm.
- If you prefer, substitute white chocolate coating with candy melts for easier melting and dipping.
- Dandies marshmallows are vegan and gluten-free, but you may substitute with regular marshmallows if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
