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hyper-realistic photo of several rice krispies treat stars arranged on a white ceramic plate, star-shaped cereal treats with visible puffed rice and soft marshmallow binding, half-dipped in smooth white chocolate, topped with red white and blue jimmies sprinkles, slightly glossy coating, crisp chewy texture, festive but realistic, set on a white marble kitchen counter in a bright white kitchen, bright natural window light, clean editorial food photography, sharp focus, realistic sizes and textures, no people, no hands, no text, no watermark

Rice Krispies Stars

InsiderMama.com
These cereal stars are crisp, marshmallowy, and easy to make ahead for a party table. The white coating and patriotic sprinkles make them look playful without much extra work.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 18

Ingredients
  

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • One 10-ounce bag mini marshmallows
  • 6 cups crisp rice cereal
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 12 ounces white candy melts or white chocolate
  • Red white and blue jimmies sprinkles

Instructions
 

  • Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat.
  • Add the mini marshmallows and stir until smooth.
  • Turn off the heat.
  • Fold in the crisp rice cereal and vanilla extract.
  • Stir fast so everything gets coated before the mixture starts setting.
  • Press the mixture into a greased 9x13-inch pan.
  • Use buttered hands or a buttered spatula and press gently.
  • Let the pan cool for 30 minutes.
  • Cut with a star cookie cutter.
  • Melt the white candy melts or white chocolate.
  • Dip one side of each star halfway into the coating.
  • Set the stars on parchment paper.
  • Sprinkle with red white and blue jimmies before the coating sets.
  • Let them firm up for about 20 minutes.