Patriotic Vanilla Rice Krispie Treats

Line a 13×9 baking pan with a wax paper sling. Spray lightly with cooking spray. Set aside.

Place cereal in a large bowl and set aside.

Cut butter into ¼ to ½ inch pieces. In a very large saucepan or pot, melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir continuously until marshmallows are almost completely melted. Add vanilla baking chips and stir until melted and combined. Remove from heat.

Immediately add the cereal to the marshmallow mixture and stir until the cereal is completely coated. Using buttered hands or a buttered spatula, press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan. Cool completely.

Once cooled, remove the treats from the pan using the parchment paper sling. Remove the waxed paper. Cut treats into desired shapes.

Melt candy coating per the package directions. Dip one side of each cut treat into the melted candy coating so that about ¼ inch of the treat is submerged. Place the dipped treat on a cooling rack or piece of wax paper. If necessary, smooth the coating with a small offset spatula or the back of a spoon. Immediately top with desired amount of sprinkles.

Let the coating set up completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.