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Green Candy Drizzle Rice Cereal Bars

A nostalgic, simple treat featuring marshmallows and crispy rice cereal, drizzled with vibrant green candy melt and topped with gold sprinkles, perfect for St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 squares
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Irish
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 6 cups crispy rice cereal (or a mix of plain and lightly colored cereal)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 10 ounces mini marshmallows Alternatively, use about 2 cups of regular marshmallows.
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup green candy melts
  • 2 tablespoons gold sprinkles (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Line a 9×9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides for easy removal. Lightly grease the parchment.
  2. In a large pot, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, add the mini marshmallows and stir continuously until completely melted and smooth.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Immediately add the crispy rice cereal to the melted marshmallow mixture. Stir quickly until the cereal is evenly coated.
  5. Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan using a greased spatula or buttered hands. Press evenly but do not compact too tightly to keep the bars soft.
  6. Allow the bars to cool at room temperature for about 45–60 minutes until set.
  7. Melt the green candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
  8. Drizzle the melted candy over the cooled bars using a spoon or piping bag.
  9. Immediately sprinkle with gold sprinkles before the coating sets.
  10. Let the topping firm up for about 15 minutes, then lift the bars out using the parchment overhang and cut into squares.

Notes

Store in an airtight container layered between sheets of parchment to prevent sticking. Kept at room temperature, they will remain soft for up to three days; chilled, they keep for up to a week but will firm considerably.