Description
These Rice Crispy Ghost Bars are a fun and festive treat perfect for Halloween. Made with gluten-free rice crisp cereal and Dandies marshmallows, these bars are coated in creamy white chocolate and decorated with dark chocolate chip eyes to resemble adorable ghosts. Easy to prepare and no-bake, they make a delightful dessert or snack for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Rice Crispy Bars:
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 10 ounces Dandies marshmallows
- 6 cups gluten-free rice crisp cereal
For the White Chocolate Coating:
- 12 ounces white chocolate chips
- 24 dark chocolate chips (about 1/4 cup)
Instructions
- Microwave Marshmallow Mixture: Microwave butter and marshmallows together in a large bowl for one minute and 30 seconds, until fully melted and smooth.
- Combine with Cereal: Add the gluten-free rice crisp cereal to the melted marshmallow mixture and stir until fully combined and evenly coated.
- Press into Pan: Press the mixture firmly into a parchment paper-lined 9×13 inch pan to create an even layer. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the bars to fully set.
- Melt White Chocolate: In a medium-sized bowl, melt the white chocolate chips by microwaving for one minute, stirring at the 30-second mark until smooth.
- Cut Bars: Remove the set rice crispy slab from the refrigerator and cut it into 12 rectangular bars.
- Dip Bars in Chocolate: Dip each bar halfway into the melted white chocolate, allowing any excess to drip off, then place them on a parchment-lined sheet pan.
- Add Eyes: Immediately press two dark chocolate chips onto each dipped bar to create the ghost’s eyes.
- Set and Serve: Let the dipped bars set for at least 10 minutes until the chocolate hardens. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- If you don’t have gluten-free rice crisp cereal, regular rice crisp cereal can be used instead, but beware it won’t be gluten-free.
- Microwave times may vary based on the power of your microwave; stir the marshmallow mixture well to ensure even melting.
- For a more festive look, you could also add mini candy eyes or other Halloween-themed decorations.
- Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Using Dandies marshmallows keeps this recipe vegan-friendly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
