Description
This quick and easy Cereal Bars recipe combines crunchy corn pops cereal with a gooey marshmallow and butter mixture to create a classic, chewy treat perfect for snacks or lunchboxes. Ready in just 15 minutes with minimal ingredients, these bars require no baking and deliver a nostalgic, sweet crunch that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons (84 g) unsalted butter
- 10 ounces (284 g) 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 to prevent sticking and set aside for later.
- Melt Butter and Marshmallows: In a large pot over medium-high heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the large marshmallows and stir continuously to ensure they melt evenly and don’t burn, resulting in a smooth, gooey mixture.
- Mix in Cereal: Remove the pot from heat once the marshmallows are fully melted. Immediately add the corn pops cereal, stirring thoroughly to coat every piece with the marshmallow mixture. For a firmer texture, add additional cereal in 1/2 cup increments as desired.
- Spread and Shape: Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan. Using the back of a silicone spatula, gently press and evenly distribute the mixture throughout the pan without over-compressing to avoid dense bars.
- Cool and Cut: Let the cereal mixture cool and set in the pan for about 2 hours. Once firm, lift the block out using the parchment paper and cut into 12 squares for serving.
Notes
- Use parchment paper to easily lift the bars from the pan.
- Do not over-stir the marshmallows to prevent burning.
- Add extra cereal if you prefer less gooey bars.
- Store cereal bars in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
- For variation, try adding mix-ins like mini chocolate chips or dried fruit.
