Crispy Lucky Charms Rice Krispie Treats Easy Magical Snack Recipe
A quick and easy recipe for crispy, chewy Rice Krispie treats made with Lucky Charms cereal, perfect for nostalgic, colorful snacks that delight kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 10 ounces marshmallows (about 4 cups mini marshmallows or one standard bag), Jet-Puffed recommended
- 6 cups Lucky Charms cereal
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Non-stick cooking spray or extra butter for greasing the pan
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with non-stick spray or butter.
- In a large saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter over low heat, being careful not to brown or burn it.
- Add 10 ounces of marshmallows to the melted butter and stir constantly with a wooden spoon until completely melted and smooth, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract if using.
- Immediately fold in 6 cups of Lucky Charms cereal, coating every bit with the marshmallow mixture quickly but gently.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and press evenly with a buttered spatula or wax paper without squishing the cereal too much.
- Let the treats cool completely at room temperature for about 1 hour before slicing into squares or shapes.
Notes
Use low heat to melt butter and marshmallows slowly to avoid burning. Grease the pan well to prevent sticking. Let treats cool completely before slicing for clean cuts. For allergy-friendly versions, use gluten-free cereal and dairy-free butter and marshmallows. Press mixture gently to keep cereal crispy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square treat
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 29
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 1
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