Lucky Charms Treats
There’s something undeniably magical about marshmallows, especially when combined with the whimsical charms of your favorite cereal. Lucky Charms Treats are a delightful twist on the classic Rice Krispie treats, offering a colorful, crunchy, and chewy experience that is sure to bring smiles to faces of all ages. Whether you’re making them for a party,…
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
- ?10.5 ounce 7 cupsLucky Charms cereal
- ?12 ounces 340 gmarshmallows
- ?3 tablespoonsunsalted butter
- ?1 teaspoonpure vanilla extract
- ?1/4 teaspoonsalt
Instructions
Instructions
- Use a small amount of the 3 tablespoons unsalted butter to lightly grease a large mixing bowl and a 9×13-inch pan; set both aside and keep the remaining butter for melting.
- Place 7 cups (10.5 ounces) Lucky Charms cereal in the greased large bowl; set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over low–medium heat, melt the remaining butter.
- Add 12 ounces (340 g) marshmallows to the melted butter and stir continuously until the marshmallows are fully melted and smooth.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and immediately stir in 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract and 1/4 teaspoon salt until combined.
- Pour the hot marshmallow mixture evenly over the cereal in the greased bowl. Using a spatula, gently but quickly stir until the cereal is evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- Transfer the coated cereal mixture into the prepared 9×13-inch pan. Lightly press the mixture into an even layer using the back of a spatula or lightly buttered hands (use a little of the reserved butter if needed).
- Let the treats cool at room temperature until set, then cut into squares and serve.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Spatula
- Large Bowl
- 9x13-inch pan
Notes
Use the Right Pan.To make these I used a 9×13 inch pan, but if you like your treats taller I recommend using a 9 or 8 inch square pan.
Use Fresh Marshmallows.Old marshmallows that are dried out don’t melt well, so make sure to use fresh ones that won’t melt into a large blobb!
Keep Stirring.When melting marshmallows with butter, make sure that the saucepan is on low-medium heat (not high!), and do not leave the stove, keep stirring until the mixture is fully melted and smooth.
Work Quickly.It is very important that you work quickly as the marshmallow mixture will set very quickly, and will be difficult to work with once it sets.
When pressing the cereal mixture into the pan, LIGHTLY press it into the pan.Pressing too hard will result in very hard treats.
Storing: Store at room temperature for up to 5 days. If you want them to last longer, store them in the fridge for up to 10 days. These bars can also be frozen. Wrap them tightly in plastic wrap, place in Ziploc bags and freeze for up to a month.
Use Fresh Marshmallows.Old marshmallows that are dried out don’t melt well, so make sure to use fresh ones that won’t melt into a large blobb!
Keep Stirring.When melting marshmallows with butter, make sure that the saucepan is on low-medium heat (not high!), and do not leave the stove, keep stirring until the mixture is fully melted and smooth.
Work Quickly.It is very important that you work quickly as the marshmallow mixture will set very quickly, and will be difficult to work with once it sets.
When pressing the cereal mixture into the pan, LIGHTLY press it into the pan.Pressing too hard will result in very hard treats.
Storing: Store at room temperature for up to 5 days. If you want them to last longer, store them in the fridge for up to 10 days. These bars can also be frozen. Wrap them tightly in plastic wrap, place in Ziploc bags and freeze for up to a month.