Tasty Lucky Charms Marshmallow Rice Crispy Treats
A quick and easy recipe combining Lucky Charms cereal and marshmallows for a nostalgic, colorful, and chewy treat perfect for parties and snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes plus 1 hour cooling
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows (about 4 cups)
- 6 cups Lucky Charms cereal
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
- In a large saucepan over low heat, melt 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter without browning.
- Gradually add 10 ounces of mini marshmallows to the melted butter, stirring constantly until smooth and fully melted (3-5 minutes).
- Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to balance sweetness.
- Remove saucepan from heat and immediately fold in 6 cups of Lucky Charms cereal gently but thoroughly to coat evenly without crushing marshmallows or cereal pieces.
- Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and press firmly but lightly with a buttered spatula or wax paper to keep treats airy and chewy.
- Let the treats cool at room temperature for at least 1 hour to set, or refrigerate for 30 minutes to speed up the process.
- Once set, cut into squares or rectangles using a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean cuts.
Notes
Melt butter and marshmallows over low heat to avoid burning. Fold cereal gently to keep marshmallows intact. Press treats lightly to keep them airy. Use a hot-water dipped knife for clean cuts. Store in airtight container up to 3 days or freeze up to 1 month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat (1/12th of r
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
Keywords: Lucky Charms, marshmallow treats, rice crispy treats, easy dessert, party snacks, nostalgic sweets