Lucky Charms Rice Krispie Treats
Don't celebrate St. Patrick's Day without making these treats that are a twist on classic rice krispie bars made with lucky charms cereal! This recipe is a fun and easy treat that both kids and adults will love.
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp. salted butter
- 16 oz. mini marshmallows
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 8 cups (10.5 oz. box) Lucky Charms cereal or any toasted oat & marshmallow cereal
Instructions
- Line a 9x9 square baking dish with parchment paper. Spray with non-stick spray.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.6 tbsp. salted butter
- Add marshmallows and stir continuously until completely melted. Turn off the heat and add vanilla.16 oz. mini marshmallows, 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- Pour cereal into marshmallow mixture and quickly mix with a rubber spatula until fully coated.8 cups (10.5 oz. box) Lucky Charms cereal
- Lightly press mixture evenly into pan using rubber spatula or butter your fingers to press into the pan.
- Allow bars to cool for 30 minutes before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Don't pack the bars too firmly in the pan. This creates a hard bar that will be difficult to eat.
- Fresh marshmallows are key for perfect bars!
- Work quickly. The marshmallow mixture becomes very stiff once it starts to cool off, so get everything mixed and into the bar in a timely manner!
