Lucky Charms lovers, rejoice in this cereal-meets-snack bar mash-up perfect for St. Patrick's Day.
Ingredients
Cooking spray
6 cups marshmallow cereal, such as Lucky Charms
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 6 pieces
1 (10-ounce) package mini marshmallows (about 4 cups), divided
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (optional)
Instructions
Coat an 8x8-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
Pick out about 1 cup of the marshmallow pieces from 6 cups Lucky Charms cereal and set aside for topping the bars.
Melt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter pieces in a large saucepan over low heat. Working quickly, add half 1 (10-ounce) package mini marshmallows and stir until thoroughly melted. Add the remaining mini marshmallows and stir until melted. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt if using. Add the Lucky Charms cereal and gently fold it in until completely coated with the melted marshmallow mixture.
Transfer to the baking pan. Using a rubber spatula, lightly and gently press into an even layer. Sprinkle with the reserved cereal marshmallow pieces. Let the treats stand at room temperature until set, about 1 hour. Cut into 2-inch squares and serve.
