Cocoa Puff Marshmallow Treats
Cocoa Puff Marshmallow Treats
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 16 ounces mini marshmallows, (about 9 cups)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 cups Cocoa Puffs cereal
- as needed flaky sea salt, optional, for sprinkling
- as needed nonstick spray
Instructions
- 1
Line a 9x13 inch baking dish with parchment paper and spray it with nonstick spray. Set the prepared dish aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
In a large pot, melt the 1/2 cup of unsalted butter over medium-low heat. Continue to cook the butter, stirring occasionally, until it turns a light golden brown color and develops a nutty aroma. This process typically takes about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
Add the 16 ounces of mini marshmallows to the pot with the browned butter. Stir constantly until the marshmallows are completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Remove the pot from the heat.
- 5
Stir in the 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Add the 6 cups of Cocoa Puffs cereal to the pot. Gently fold the cereal into the marshmallow mixture until it is evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Transfer the coated cereal mixture to the prepared 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Using a buttered spatula or lightly buttered hands to prevent sticking, press the mixture evenly into the pan.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
If desired, sprinkle flaky sea salt over the top of the treats.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Allow the treats to cool completely at room temperature, or chill them in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set.
⏱️ 30 min
- 11
Once the treats are set, cut them into squares and serve.
⏱️ 2 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Cocoa Puff Marshmallow Treats
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 16 ounces mini marshmallows, (about 9 cups)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 cups Cocoa Puffs cereal
- as needed flaky sea salt, optional, for sprinkling
- as needed nonstick spray
Instructions
- 1
Line a 9x13 inch baking dish with parchment paper and spray it with nonstick spray. Set the prepared dish aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
In a large pot, melt the 1/2 cup of unsalted butter over medium-low heat. Continue to cook the butter, stirring occasionally, until it turns a light golden brown color and develops a nutty aroma. This process typically takes about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
Add the 16 ounces of mini marshmallows to the pot with the browned butter. Stir constantly until the marshmallows are completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Remove the pot from the heat.
- 5
Stir in the 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Add the 6 cups of Cocoa Puffs cereal to the pot. Gently fold the cereal into the marshmallow mixture until it is evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Transfer the coated cereal mixture to the prepared 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Using a buttered spatula or lightly buttered hands to prevent sticking, press the mixture evenly into the pan.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
If desired, sprinkle flaky sea salt over the top of the treats.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Allow the treats to cool completely at room temperature, or chill them in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set.
⏱️ 30 min - 11
Once the treats are set, cut them into squares and serve.
⏱️ 2 min