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Lucky Charms Marshmallow Treats #kidsinthekitchen

Afterschool snacks tend to be healthy and on the small side so they don’t interfere with dinner. But there comes that moment when the kids are wanting something different than celery with peanut butter or a yogurt. That’s when the genius of Lucky Charms Marshmallow Treats happens.Lucky Charms Marshmallow Treats #recipe #kidsinthekitchen #cereal #sweettreats

I honestly think these are better than traditional Rice Krispie Treats. No more sweeter but with a different flavor because of the oat cereal. Shaun was my chef on hand this time. We got these done before Shae got home and tried to takeover. She’s bossy like that sometimes.Lucky Charms Marshmallow Treats #recipe #kidsinthekitchen #cereal #sweettreats

Lucky Charms Marshmallow Treats #recipe #kidsinthekitchen #cereal #sweettreats

Lucky Charms Marshmallow Treats #recipe #kidsinthekitchen #cereal #sweettreats

Lucky Charms Marshmallow Treats #recipe #kidsinthekitchen #cereal #sweettreats

The ingredients list is easy, marshmallows, butter, cereal and salt. Yes salt, trust me.

Lucky Charms Marshmallow Treats #recipe #kidsinthekitchen #cereal #sweettreats

Ingredients

  • 16 oz large marshmallows (approx 1 bag plus 1 cup)
  • 11oz box of Lucky Charms
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Directions

Prepare large baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
Separate the marshmallow and cereal into their own bowls.
Sprinkle 1/3 of Lucky Charm marshmallows on the bottom of baking dish.
In a large saucepan set over medium/low heat melt butter and then add marshmallows and stir till completely melted.
Add cereal and stir till thoroughly coated. Then add remaining marshmallows and quickly stir.
Pour into baking sheet and with a plastic sandwich bag coated in cooking spray press the mixture down and shape into corners and edges.
Let cool for 10 minutes then enjoy.

Lucky Charms Marshmallow Treats #recipe #kidsinthekitchen #cereal #sweettreats

Try not to indulge like Rob with his dad sized bite.

Lucky Charms Marshmallow Treats #recipe #kidsinthekitchen #cereal #sweettreatsLucky Charms Marshmallow Treats #recipe #kidsinthekitchen #cereal #sweettreats

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