Cereal Treat Recipe
Cereal Treat Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 2 cups cereal, any variety, such as Coco Puffs or Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Instructions
- 1
Place 1 tablespoon of butter into a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat until the butter is fully melted.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Add 1 cup of mini marshmallows to the melting butter in the saucepan.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Stir the butter and marshmallows constantly until they are completely melted and combined into a smooth, gooey mixture. Ensure there are no lumps of marshmallow remaining.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Remove the saucepan from the heat once the marshmallow mixture is smooth.
- 5
Add 2 cups of your chosen cereal (such as Coco Puffs or Cinnamon Toast Crunch) to the melted marshmallow mixture in the saucepan.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Stir vigorously with a spatula or wooden spoon until the cereal is thoroughly coated with the marshmallow mixture. Work quickly before the mixture cools too much.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Transfer the cereal mixture immediately to a small square pan (approximately 8x8 inches) that has been lined with parchment paper. The parchment paper will prevent sticking and make removal easier.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Using a piece of parchment paper or a buttered spatula, press the cereal mixture down firmly and evenly into the pan. This helps to compact the treats and ensure they hold their shape.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Allow the cereal treats to set at room temperature for at least 15 minutes, or until firm. Once set, lift the treats out of the pan using the parchment paper.
⏱️ 15 min
- 10
Cut the treats into squares using a sharp knife and serve. Store any remaining treats in an airtight container at room temperature.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Cereal Treat Recipe
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 2 cups cereal, any variety, such as Coco Puffs or Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Instructions
- 1
Place 1 tablespoon of butter into a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat until the butter is fully melted.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Add 1 cup of mini marshmallows to the melting butter in the saucepan.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Stir the butter and marshmallows constantly until they are completely melted and combined into a smooth, gooey mixture. Ensure there are no lumps of marshmallow remaining.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Remove the saucepan from the heat once the marshmallow mixture is smooth.
- 5
Add 2 cups of your chosen cereal (such as Coco Puffs or Cinnamon Toast Crunch) to the melted marshmallow mixture in the saucepan.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Stir vigorously with a spatula or wooden spoon until the cereal is thoroughly coated with the marshmallow mixture. Work quickly before the mixture cools too much.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Transfer the cereal mixture immediately to a small square pan (approximately 8x8 inches) that has been lined with parchment paper. The parchment paper will prevent sticking and make removal easier.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Using a piece of parchment paper or a buttered spatula, press the cereal mixture down firmly and evenly into the pan. This helps to compact the treats and ensure they hold their shape.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Allow the cereal treats to set at room temperature for at least 15 minutes, or until firm. Once set, lift the treats out of the pan using the parchment paper.
⏱️ 15 min - 10
Cut the treats into squares using a sharp knife and serve. Store any remaining treats in an airtight container at room temperature.
⏱️ 1 min