Looking for a fun and simple dessert idea for the family?
Consider making some gooey marshmallow Lucky Charms treats that are similar to beloved Rice Krispies treats, but with a magically delicious twist! The best part is you can whip them up in under 10 minutes and all they require is 3 easy pantry ingredients!
Another plus side to this treat is that Lucky Charms is a gluten-free cereal in case there is an allergy.
The result is buttery marshmallow cereal squares that are perfectly beautiful and festive to celebrate the St. Patrick’s Day holiday this year! The crunchy combo of the cereal and softer sweet marshmallows is honestly so darn GOOD in these.
Keep your eyes peeled for the latest Lucky Charms cereal box with a Leprechaun trap on the back!
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Tips for making the best Lucky Charms cereal marshmallow treats:
Lucky Charms not your favorite? No worries! Pick a cereal that appeals to your family more such as Cheerios or Fruity Pebbles to name a couple. You can also utilize all the bits and pieces from open boxes to create a fun batch of cereal marshmallow treats!
As far as a pan goes, I used a 9×13 casserole dish and greased it well with butter first. I utilized maybe 3/4 of the pan length for a thicker bar, but that is up to you on the size to make them.
It helps to coat your fingers or spatula with butter when pressing them into a pan to avoid everything sticking.
Lucky Charms Marshmallow Treats
yield: 18 SERVINGS
prep time: 15 MINUTES
cook time: 10 MINUTES
total time: 25 MINUTES
Fun way to change up your marshmallow treats with a St. Patrick's Day twist!
Ingredients
5 cups miniature marshmallows
4 tablespoons salted butter
6 cups Lucky Charms cereal (reserve a few marshmallows for top if desired)
Directions
1
Grease a 9x13 baking pan with butter or cooking spray.
2
On the stove, melt butter & marshmallows in a large pot on medium heat. After melted together, mix in cereal.
3
Pour mixture into the prepared pan. Press gently into the pan and sprinkle with a handful of reserved marshmallows from the cereal mixture if desired.
4
Cut into bars when cooled and firm. Makes about 9 large bars or 18 smaller bars.
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I’ll take these Lucky Charms treats as a low-effort easy mom win!
I mean what can go wrong with marshmallows on marshmallows?! Ha! Even though my kids are now older, they still get excited for homemade occasional sweet treats like these.
This is a clever alternative to Rice Krispies treats and I hope your family enjoys them too.
Here’s what my teammate Jenna had to say about these Lucky Charms treats:
“These were so fun and easy to make! Only 3 ingredients needed, and it takes just minutes to throw together! This cereal is a classic! It sure makes for a fun treat for the kids! It’s like the St. Paddy’s Day version of Rice Krispie treats, SO GOOD!”
Make fun and easy shamrock pretzel treats next!
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