Here’s a festive and delicious recipe for Marshmallow and White Chocolate Bars – perfect for holidays, parties, or just a sweet treat!
🎄 Festive Marshmallow & White Chocolate Bars 🎄
🧁 Ingredients:
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
- 1½ cups white chocolate chips (or chopped white chocolate)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cups crispy rice cereal (like Rice Krispies)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Optional festive additions:
- ½ cup dried cranberries or chopped candied cherries
- ¼ cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
- Holiday sprinkles
- A handful of M&Ms (holiday colors)
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Prep: Line an 8×8 or 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Melt base:
- In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter.
- Add white chocolate chips and stir constantly until mostly melted.
- Add in the mini marshmallows, continuing to stir until smooth and fully melted.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- Mix:
- Quickly fold in the crispy rice cereal and optional festive mix-ins (cranberries, peppermint, etc.).
- Stir gently until evenly combined.
- Press into pan:
- Pour mixture into your prepared pan.
- Use a spatula (greased or with parchment paper) to press evenly and firmly into the pan.
- Decorate:
- While still warm, top with holiday sprinkles, M&Ms, or extra marshmallows for decoration.
- Chill & cut:
- Let set at room temperature or in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
- Once firm, cut into bars or festive shapes with cookie cutters.
❄️ Tips & Variations:
- For extra richness, drizzle melted white or dark chocolate on top.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for a warm spice flavor.
- Swap white chocolate for butterscotch or semi-sweet chips for a twist.