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Lucky Charms Cereal Bars

This Lucky Charms cereal bar recipe is the only way to celebrate St. Paddy's Day! They're made with gooey marshmallows, Lucky Charms, and a touch of vanilla.
Course Dessert, st.patricks day
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 9 bars
Calories 238kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 6 cups Lucky Charms Cereal
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 10- ounce bag of mini marshmallows
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: White chocolate for drizzling or dipping

Instructions

  • Prepare the Pan: Line a 9x9-inch pan (or a 9x13-inch pan for thinner bars) with parchment paper or grease it with nonstick spray. Set aside.
  • Melt the Marshmallow Mixture: In a large pot, melt the butter over low heat. Add the mini marshmallows and stir continuously until fully melted and smooth. Then, stir in the vanilla extract for extra flavor.
  • Mix in the Cereal: Remove the pot from heat and quickly fold in the Lucky Charms cereal. Mix gently until the cereal is evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
  • Press into the Pan: Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Lightly grease your hands, or I prefer to use a piece of parchment paper to gently press the mixture into an even layer. Avoid pressing too firmly to keep the bars soft and chewy.
  • Cool and Cut: Allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature for about 1 hour. Once set, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper and cut them into squares or rectangles.
  • Optional White Chocolate Drizzle: Melt the white chocolate in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth. Drizzle or dip the cereal bars as desired. Let the chocolate set before serving.

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Notes

  • This is a great made-ahead recipe!
  • When pressing the mixture into the pan, avoid packing it down too tightly, or the bars can become too dense and hard.
  • Add a handful of extra marshmallows (from the cereal) to the top of the bars before pressing them down for more colorful bites!
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-5 days. Avoid refrigerating as it can make the bars too hard.
Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Nutrition

Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 181mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 835IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 5mg