Lucky Charms Treats
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Lucky Charms Treats
Description
This recipe creates a cereal bar by combining Lucky Charms cereal with melted butter and a blend of mini marshmallows and vanilla extract. The initial mixture melts the marshmallows with butter to form a sticky base, into which the cereal and reserved marshmallows are folded. The inclusion of reserved mini marshmallows that are softened but not fully melted adds pockets of gooey texture within the bars. The mixture is then pressed lightly into a greased or foil-lined pan for shaping.
Pressing the mixture gently ensures the bars remain light and chewy rather than dense. The marshmallows provide sweetness and cohesion, while the cereal adds color and crunch. The recipe also suggests buttering or wetting hands to make pressing easier and prevent sticking. The treats solidify as they cool, making them easy to slice and serve as a handheld dessert or snack.
Practical tips highlight using fresh marshmallows for softness and pure vanilla extract to enhance flavor. Lining the pan with foil aids in removing the bars intact. They can be made ahead and stored for convenient treats.
Ingredients
- 8 ½ c. Lucky Charms cereal 1/4 marshmallows reserved
- 8 Tbsp butter
- 10 c. mini marshmallows divided
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Sprinkles pastel
Instructions
- Spray a 9’’ x 13’’ pan with non-stick spray or line with heavy duty aluminum foil greased with non-stick spray. If using foil let it drape over the sides of the pan for easy removal of bars.
- In a large bowl measure out Lucky Charms. Take out 1/4 c. of the marshmallows from the cereal and set aside.
- Remove two cups of mini marshmallows and set aside.
- Place the butter slabs and remaining mini marshmallows in a large microwave safe container. Microwave for 2 minutes. Remove and stir until butter and marshmallows are melted and combined. Add vanilla and stir until combined.
- Quickly mix cereal into the melted marshmallows and stir until it is combined. Add reserved mini marshmallows and stir until they are softened and partially melted. You do not want them to completely melt as the provides those delicious pockets of marshmallow goo.
- Press mixture into prepared pan. You can butter your fingers to help press them into the pan with less mixture sticking with to them or use the butter wrapper to push the mixture into the pan. Damp fingers also work to help press the mixture into the pan without getting it stuck to your fingers.
- Take the 1/4 c. reserved Lucky Charms marshmallows and press into the top of the bars. Then sprinkle with sprinkles if desired.
- Let cool at room temperature for at least a hour.
- If you used foil you can lift the treats onto cutting board and cut into pieces. Otherwise cut them in the pan.
- Store in air tight container.
Notes
- Line the baking pan with foil that extends over the edges to lift out the bars easily after cooling.
- Use fresh marshmallows to prevent the bars from becoming hard and ensure a chewy texture.
- Pure vanilla extract provides the best natural flavor; avoid substituting with imitation extracts.
- Press the mixture lightly into the pan to maintain airiness and avoid dense bars.
- Butter or wet your hands when pressing to prevent the sticky mixture from adhering to your fingers.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 20bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 175 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 175kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 177g | 59% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 738mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 577mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 18g | 72% |
| Sugar | 85g | 170% |
| Vitamin A | 2654IU | 53% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 27mg | 150% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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