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Lucky Charms Rice Krispies Treats
Crispy, chewy, light, and gooey, these Lucky Charms Rice Krispies Treats are a fun and easy dessert to make with kids for St. Patrick's Day or pretty much any day you want an enchanting treat that is magically delicious.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 16 bars
Calories: 182 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 Tablespoons salted butter
- 16 ounces marshmallows
- 4 cups Lucky Charms cereal
- 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Line a 9x9 (or 9x13-inch for thinner squares) baking dish with a parchment paper sling or lightly spray with cooking spray.
- Heat butter in a large pot over medium-low heat on the stovetop until melted. Keep the butter wrapper for later! Add the marshmallows and continue to cook over low to medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until mostly melted. Resist the urge to increase the heat to speed up the process. This can also be done by heating the butter and marshmallows in the microwave for 2-3 minutes until melted.
- Remove the melted marshmallow mixture from the heat and stir in the cereal and salt just until evenly coated.
- Gently pat the mixture into the prepared baking dish using the buttered side of the reserved butter wrapper. The key is to press them just enough to hold together and smooth out the top, but not to compact the krispie treats into the pan. Press a few extra colorful marshmallow pieces into the tops of the treats for decoration, if desired.
- Let set up for at least 30 minutes before cutting into squares with a sharp knife.
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Notes
- I like to use one 10-ounce bag mini marshmallows and 1/2 of a 12-ounce bag of large marshmallows.
- I like to use one 10-ounce bag mini marshmallows and 1/2 of a 12-ounce bag of large marshmallows.
- You can easily double the recipe for a 9x13-inch pan of thick treats, or spread the recipe as written in a 9x13-inch pan for thinner treats.
- These really are best the same day they are made, but you can keep them covered with plastic wrap in the pan for up to 4 days. You can also wrap individual squares with plastic wrap to throw them in lunchboxes for a fun St. Patrick's Day treat.
Nutrition Information
Calories
182kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
142mg
(6%)
Potassium
29mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Vitamin A
734IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
41mg
(4%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 182
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 182kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 142mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 29mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 734IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.