Description
These Lucky Charms Treats are a fun and easy no-bake dessert featuring the iconic marshmallow cereal combined with a gooey marshmallow and butter mixture. Perfect for kids and a nostalgic treat for adults, these colorful cereal bars come together in minutes and require no oven time.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 6 cups Lucky Charms cereal
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 (10-ounce) bag mini marshmallows (about 5 ½ cups)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Nonstick cooking spray or butter for greasing pan
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or butter and set aside.
- Melt Butter and Marshmallows: In a large pot over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add the mini marshmallows and stir continuously until completely melted and smooth.
- Add Flavorings: Remove the pot from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor balance.
- Combine with Cereal: Gently fold in the Lucky Charms cereal, mixing until they are evenly coated with the melted marshmallow mixture.
- Press into Pan: Quickly transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Press it down lightly with greased hands or a spatula to create an even layer without compressing too hard, which can make the treats dense.
- Cool and Set: Let the cereal treats cool at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to firm up before cutting into 12 squares and serving.
Notes
- For extra marshmallow pockets, stir in an additional cup of unmelted mini marshmallows before pressing the mixture into the pan.
- You can sprinkle extra Lucky Charms marshmallows on top as decoration before setting.
- Store treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days for freshness.
