Lucky Charms Treats
Lucky Charms Treats are the easiest no bake treat, only using 3 ingredients! With colorful Lucky Charms marshmallows, this simple treat is the perfect way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, enjoy an after school snack, as a fun treat to pack into your kiddo's lunch box, or as a quick treat just because.
Servings: 20 Servings
Calories: 157kcal
Ingredients
- 16 ounces mini marshmallows
- 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 Cups Lucky Charms cereal
- ½ Cup additional Lucky Charms marshmallows for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Sort out ½ cup of the Lucky Charm marshmallows for topping (optional) and set aside.
- Place the mini marshmallows and butter into a large microwave-safe bowl.
- Cook for 1 minute in the microwave. Stir to begin coating the marshmallows with butter. Then cook for another 1 minute. Stir again until the butter and melted marshmallows are fully incorporated.
- Pour the Lucky Charms cereal into the melted butter and marshmallow mixture. Stir until all of the cereal has been well coated.
- Transfer the mixture into a 9x13 pan and GENTLY press into an even layer.
- Spread the extra Lucky Charm Marshmallows across the top of the bars and gently press them in so they'll stick.
- Allow to cool for at least 1 hour. Then cut and enjoy!
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Notes
Recipe Variations and Substitutions
- Replace 1-2 Cups of the Lucky Charms with Rice Krispies. Cut the sweetness level a little bit by simply replacing 1-2 Cups of the Lucky Charms with Rice Krispies.
- Add some white chocolate. If you'd like to add a little more flair (and even more sweetness) adding a drizzle of melted white chocolate over the top of your bars or dip your bars in melted white chocolate once cut into squares.
- Use the stovetop. If you don't want to use the microwave method outlined, you can still make this recipe on the stovetop! Simply melt the butter and mini marshmallows on the stovetop in a large saucepan over low heat.
- Use fresh marshmallows! Old stale marshmallows will produce hard and stale marshmallow treats!
- If you’re worried about your bars sticking to the pan, you can line your pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it with nonstick cooking spray or butter if desired.
- I use a rubber scraper to press the mixture into the pan. Spraying a little non-stick cooking spray onto a rubber scrapper is super helpful to prevent sticking! You could also use your fingers. To do so, dip your fingers into water to prevent the mixture from sticking to your hands.
- It’s important to let your treats set for 1 hour (or longer). This will make cutting them into perfect little squares much easier!
Nutrition
Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 112mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 511IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 3mg
