Description
Lucky Charms Treats are a delightful mix of gooey marshmallows and crunchy cereal. This easy dessert promises a fun treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 cups mini marshmallows, divided
- 12 cups lucky charms cereal
- 1/2 cup green candy melts or vanilla almond bark with green food coloring
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, optional
- 1 cup lucky charms marshmallows, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray and set aside.
- In a large pot over low heat, melt 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter until bubbling gently.
- Add 6 cups mini marshmallows and optional kosher salt, stirring constantly until mostly melted and smooth; remove from heat.
- Quickly stir in 12 cups of Lucky Charms cereal until evenly coated and sticky.
- Fold in the remaining 2 cups of mini marshmallows, ensuring they remain whole for extra texture.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and gently press it into an even layer without packing it too tightly.
- Melt the green candy melts or almond bark according to package directions and drizzle over the treats; sprinkle with Lucky Charms marshmallows if desired.
- Allow the treats to cool completely at room temperature, about 30 minutes, then cut into 24 squares.
Notes
Use an oiled spatula for easier pressing of the mixture into the pan.
For added decoration, consider using additional colorful toppings or sprinkles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg