Monster Marshmallow Cereal Bars (Printable Version)
Crispy cereal bars with marshmallows and colorful candies for a playful sweet snack or party treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cereal Base
01 - 6 cups multigrain cereal or crispy rice cereal
→ Marshmallow Mixture
02 - 4 cups mini marshmallows
03 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Mix-ins & Toppings
05 - 1 cup colorful candy-coated chocolates, such as M&M’s
06 - 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
07 - 1/4 cup candy eyes
# Directions:
01 - Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
02 - In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the mini marshmallows and stir constantly until fully melted and the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and incorporate the vanilla extract.
03 - Quickly fold the prepared cereal into the marshmallow mixture, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated.
04 - Gently stir in half of the candy-coated chocolates and half of the mini chocolate chips to the mixture.
05 - Press the prepared mixture firmly and evenly into the baking pan, using a buttered spatula or wax paper for an even surface.
06 - Scatter the remaining candy-coated chocolates, remaining mini chocolate chips, and all of the candy eyes over the surface, pressing lightly to adhere.
07 - Allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature, approximately 30 minutes. Slice into 12 equal bars when fully set.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Simple ingredients you likely have on hand
- No baking required
- Fun to customize for holidays or parties
- Great for getting kids involved
- Ready to enjoy in under 30 minutes
02 -
- Vegetarian friendly and crowd pleasing
- Easy to double for parties
- Store well and keep their shape
03 -
- Use fresh marshmallows and cereal—the difference in chewiness is huge
- Do not rush the melting step take your time for smoothness
- Press gently into the pan for softer bites and easier slicing
- Let everyone help decorate it turns snack time into a party