Description
Make chewy, flavorful marshmallow cereal bars using brown butter for a nutty depth and Lucky Charms cereal for color and fun.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 (10 ounce) package miniature marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 cups crispy rice cereal
- 2 cups Lucky Charms cereal (remove most of the large marshmallows if desired, reserving them for topping)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- Place the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook, swirling occasionally, until the butter melts, foams, and then brown bits form at the bottom and the butter smells nutty. This takes about 5 to 7 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Remove the pan from the heat immediately once the butter is browned.
- Add the miniature marshmallows and salt to the brown butter. Stir constantly until the marshmallows are completely melted and smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the crispy rice cereal and the Lucky Charms cereal to the marshmallow mixture. Fold gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan. Lightly press the mixture into an even layer using a piece of wax paper or lightly greased spatula. Do not press too firmly, as this makes the bars hard.
- If you reserved large marshmallows, sprinkle them over the top immediately and gently press them in slightly.
- Let the bars cool completely at room temperature for at least 1 hour before cutting into squares.
Notes
- To brown butter correctly, look for a deep amber color and a nutty aroma before adding the marshmallows.
- For the chewiest bars, use fresh marshmallows, as older ones may not melt as smoothly.
- If you want very firm bars, lightly spray your hands with cooking spray when pressing the mixture into the pan instead of using wax paper.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 110
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 15