Description
Lucky Charms marshmallow treats blend childhood nostalgia with sweet simplicity, creating a playful dessert that delights both kids and adults. Colorful marshmallows and crisp cereal combine into irresistible squares perfect for quick snacking or party treats you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups Lucky Charms cereal
- 1 bag (10 ounces) mini marshmallows
Binding Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Measurement Conversion:
- 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
- 10 ounces (283 grams) mini marshmallows
- 6 cups (approximately 180 grams) Lucky Charms cereal
Instructions
- Gently melt butter in a large pot over low heat, creating a smooth, golden base.
- Add marshmallows and continuously stir until they transform into a creamy, glossy mixture with no lumps.
- Immediately remove from heat and quickly fold in Lucky Charms cereal, ensuring every piece gets coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- Transfer the mixture to a prepared baking dish, using a spatula or greased hands to evenly spread and press down the treats.
- Allow the mixture to cool and set at room temperature for approximately 30-45 minutes.
- Once completely cooled, slice into uniform squares using a sharp knife for clean, neat cuts.
- Serve and enjoy the playful, nostalgic treat that combines sweet marshmallow goodness with crunchy cereal charm.
Notes
- Swap out regular marshmallows for vegan marshmallows to make this treat plant-based friendly.
- Reduce butter quantity and use a non-stick spray for a lighter version that still holds together perfectly.
- Mix in extra crunchy elements like chopped nuts or seeds to boost nutritional value and add interesting texture contrasts.
- Store treats in an airtight container at room temperature for maximum freshness, keeping them soft and chewy for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Melting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 174 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 78 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 19 mg