Description
Delightfully spooky and sweet, these Rice Crispy Ghost Bars combine gluten-free rice crispy cereal with melted marshmallows and a smooth white chocolate coating. Perfect for Halloween celebrations, each bar is dipped in white chocolate and decorated with dark chocolate chip eyes to create adorable ghost shapes.
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 Butter and Marshmallows: Microwave the butter and marshmallows together in a large bowl for 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring halfway through, until fully melted and smooth.
- Combine with Cereal: Add the gluten-free rice crisp cereal into the melted marshmallow mixture and stir thoroughly until all cereal is evenly coated.
- Press into Pan and Chill: Press the mixture firmly into a parchment paper-lined 9×13 inch pan and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let it fully set and firm up.
- Melt White Chocolate: In a medium-sized bowl, microwave the white chocolate chips for 1 minute, stirring at the 30-second mark, until completely melted and smooth.
- Cut Bars: Remove the set rice crispy mixture from the pan and cut into 12 rectangular bars.
- Dip Bars in White Chocolate: Dip each bar halfway into the melted white chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drip off before placing them on a parchment-lined sheet pan.
- Add Eyes: Place two dark chocolate chips on each dipped bar to create ghost eyes while the chocolate is still wet.
- Set and Serve: Allow the coated bars to set for at least 10 minutes until the chocolate hardens, then serve and enjoy your festive ghost treats.
Notes
- Use gluten-free rice crisp cereal to keep the bars gluten-free and suitable for sensitive diets.
- If you prefer a dairy-free version, substitute the butter with a plant-based alternative and ensure marshmallows are vegan-friendly.
- To make the eyes more expressive, you can add tiny dots of melted dark chocolate on top of the chocolate chips.
- Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to keep them fresh and crisp.
- For easier cutting, lightly grease your knife or heat it before slicing to get clean edges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
