Description
This easy-to-make Cereal Bars recipe combines crispy corn pops cereal with melted marshmallow and butter for a sweet, gooey treat. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for snacking or kids’ lunchboxes, these bars require no baking and can be customized to your preferred texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons (84 g) unsalted butter
- 10 ounce (284 g) bag of large marshmallows
- 7 cups (196 g) corn pops cereal
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Pan: Line the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Set the pan aside to have it ready for the cereal mixture.
- Melt Butter and Marshmallows: In a large pot over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the marshmallows to the butter and stir continually, ensuring the marshmallows melt evenly without burning. Stir frequently until the mixture is smooth and gooey.
- Mix in Cereal: Remove the pot from the heat. Immediately pour in the corn pops cereal and mix thoroughly until all cereal pieces are evenly coated with the melted marshmallow mixture. For a less gooey texture, add an extra half cup of cereal incrementally.
- Spread and Shape: Pour the cereal mixture into the prepared baking pan. Using the back of a silicone spatula, gently press and evenly spread the mixture throughout the pan without compressing it too much to avoid density.
- Cool and Cut: Allow the mixture to cool and set in the pan for about 2 hours. Once firm, lift the set mixture using the parchment paper, transfer to a cutting board, and cut into squares for serving.
Notes
- Line your pan with parchment paper to make removing the bars easier and reduce mess.
- Do not stir the marshmallow mixture too vigorously once it starts melting to avoid burning or sticking.
- Press the mixture gently into the pan to keep the bars light and crispy rather than dense.
- These bars are best enjoyed within 2-3 days stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Feel free to add mix-ins like chocolate chips or dried fruit for variety.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
