Lucky Charms Bars

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Lucky Charms Bars are a colorful take on classic Rice Krispie Treats. They're sweet, crunchy, and packed with gooey marshmallows.

Prep Time20

Set Up Time30

Total Time50

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American, Vegetarian

Keyword: Lucky Charms Bars, Lucky Charms Treats

Servings: bars

Author: Chelsea Lords

Cost: $6.87

Equipment

9 x 13-inch baking pan
Large pot nonstick
Silicone spatula

Ingredients

1/3 cup unsalted butter
1 (10-ounce) package miniature marshmallows divided, see note 1
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 cups Lucky Charms cereal
1/2 cup Lucky Charms Marshmallows optional

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Instructions

Generously grease a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
In a large nonstick pot, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Once melted, reduce the heat to low and add 6 cups of marshmallows. Stir continuously with a heat-resistant spatula until fully melted. (Avoid turning up the heat—this can make the bars too hard.)
Once melted, remove the pot from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt. Add in Lucky Charms cereal and stir gently to incorporate. Add in the remaining marshmallows and stir until ingredients are well and evenly coated in marshmallow mixture. (It’s not intended for these additional marshmallows to completely melt.)
Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan and gently press it into an even layer. (Spray your hands with cooking spray to prevent sticking.) Sprinkle the optional Lucky Charms marshmallows on top and gently press them in.
Let the bars cool completely, about 30 minutes. Once set, cut into squares with a sharp knife.

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Notes

Note 1: Marshmallows can get stale over time, which affects their ability to melt properly. Use the freshest, softest marshmallows you can find.

Note 2: Heating the marshmallows too quickly makes the bars hard. Keep the heat low and stir constantly.

Storage: These are best enjoyed on the same day. After that, the marshmallows in the bars can become hard and stale, which affects the texture and flavor of the bars.

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