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Cereal Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bars 1x
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These homemade Cereal Bars are a quick and delightful treat made by mixing buttery melted marshmallows with crisp corn pops cereal, then pressed and cooled to form chewy, gooey bars perfect for snacks or easy desserts. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring only three pantry staples, they are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike!

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons (84 g) unsalted butter
  • 10 ounce (284 g) bag of large marshmallows
  • 7 cups (196 g) corn pops cereal

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Baking Pan – Line the bottom of a 9×13″ baking pan with parchment paper. Set the pan aside to have it ready for the mixture.
  2. Melt Butter and Marshmallows – In a large pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the marshmallows to the melted butter. Stir continually, ensuring the marshmallows melt evenly and do not burn. Stirring frequently is key for a smooth, gooey mixture.
  3. Mix in Cereal – Once the marshmallows are melted and combined with the butter, remove the pot from the heat. Immediately pour in the corn pops cereal. Mix thoroughly until all the cereal pieces are coated with the marshmallow mixture. If desired, you can add an extra 1/2 cup of cereal at a time for a less gooey texture.
  4. Spread and Shape – Pour the mixture into your prepared baking pan. Using the back of a silicone spatula, gently press down and evenly distribute the mixture throughout the pan, but do not compress it too much as it can become dense.
  5. Cool and Cut – Allow the mixture to cool in the pan for about 2 hours. Once completely set, lift using the parchment paper and cut into squares to serve.

Notes

  • These bars taste best when eaten the same day, as the cereal will lose its crispness by the next day.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container to preserve freshness as much as possible.
  • Add extra cereal gradually if you prefer a less gooey bar.
  • Use a silicone spatula lightly greased with butter to prevent sticking while spreading the mixture.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 170
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Find it online: https://emilyquickdinners.com/cereal-bars-recipe/