Description
These easy-to-make Cereal Bars combine the classic sweetness of melted marshmallows and butter with crunchy corn pops cereal. Perfect as a quick snack or a treat for kids, they require minimal ingredients and no baking! Enjoy gooey, chewy bars that can be customized for texture with extra cereal.
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 aside to have it ready for the mixture.
- Melt Butter and Marshmallows: In a large pot over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the marshmallows to the melted butter and stir continuously to ensure the marshmallows melt evenly without burning. Stir frequently to create a smooth, gooey mixture.
- Mix in Cereal: Once the marshmallows have melted and combined with the butter, remove the pot from heat. Immediately add the corn pops cereal and mix thoroughly until all cereal pieces are evenly coated. For a less gooey texture, you can add an extra 1/2 cup of cereal at a time.
- Spread and Shape: Pour the cereal mixture into the prepared baking pan. Using the back of a silicone spatula, gently press down and evenly distribute the mixture throughout the pan, making sure not to compress it too much to avoid dense bars.
- Cool and Cut: Allow the mixture to cool and set in the pan for about 2 hours. Once completely cooled, lift the set bars out using the parchment paper and cut them into squares to serve.
Notes
- For firmer bars, add extra cereal as suggested to reduce gooeyness.
- Use parchment paper to easily lift bars from the pan without sticking.
- These bars are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature and consumed within a few days.
- Optionally, you can add mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts for variety.
