Easy Cereal Treats

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Quick marshmallow cereal bars. Needs 15 minutes plus cooling. Yields 18 pieces. Only 3 ingredients.
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Updated on Wed, 07 May 2025 18:42:00 GMT
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Turn your favorite Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal into mouthwatering marshmallow squares that blend childhood memories with sticky-sweet goodness. This simple treat with just three ingredients strikes the right balance between crunchy cereal and soft marshmallows, making them great for packed lunches, kids' snacks, or whenever you're craving a fast sweet fix.

I came up with these squares when I wanted to jazz up traditional marshmallow treats using that cinnamon cereal everybody loves. When I saw my kids' faces light up after their first taste, I realized I'd stumbled onto something truly fantastic.

Delightful Ingredients

  • Good butter: Forms the essential foundation
  • New marshmallows: Melt smoothly and evenly
  • Cinnamon Toast Crunch: Delivers that unmistakable taste
  • Added cinnamon sugar: Boosts the warm spice flavor
  • Dash of salt: Cuts through sweetness wonderfully

Crafting Tasty Squares

Butter Beginning:
Slowly melt your butter using low flame, building the perfect starting point for marshmallows. Don't speed through this part.
Marshmallow Mixing:
Put in marshmallows bit by bit, keep stirring until they're silky smooth. Stay with low heat the whole time.
Cereal Blending:
Mix in cereal and leftover marshmallows carefully, making sure everything gets coated without smashing the cereal pieces.
Easy Setting:
Push mixture into your pan with a light touch, don't pack it down too hard or you'll lose the fluffy texture.
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The magic happens with gentle heat and careful handling to get that perfect chewy bite that makes everyone want seconds.

Tasty Companions

Enjoy them slightly warm with a glass of cold milk for that classic combo. Tuck them into lunchboxes for a surprise treat. Set up a snack platter with different kinds of cereal squares.

Fun Twists

Try a white chocolate drizzle on top for extra sweetness. Throw in more cinnamon if you love that spicy kick. Make them festive with colorful sprinkles for holidays.

Keeping Them Fresh

They'll stay yummy in a sealed container for about three days on your counter. Pop them in the fridge for up to a week. Wrap pieces individually and freeze them for up to two months.

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These Cinnamon Toast Crunch squares have become my favorite quick treat that makes everybody happy. Mixing beloved cereal with gooey marshmallows creates snacks that put smiles on faces young and old alike.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ How to melt marshmallows?
Heat gently on low to avoid burning.
→ Make cinnamon sugar?
Combine ground cinnamon with sugar evenly.
→ Why save marshmallows?
Some for melting, some for added texture.
→ Why press gently?
So the bars stay soft and light.
→ Storage tips?
Store at room temperature in a sealed container.

Cereal Treat Bars

Soft and chewy bars made from Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal and marshmallows. Fast and easy 3-ingredient treat.

Prep Time
5 Minutes
Cook Time
8 Minutes
Total Time
13 Minutes

Category: Sweet Comfort

Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: American

Yield: 18 Servings (18 bars)

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

→ Base

01 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
02 10 tablespoons salted butter
03 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon sugar
04 20 ounces mini marshmallows, split in half

→ Cereal

05 12 ounces (8 cups) of Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal

Instructions

Step 01

Use parchment paper or a bit of grease to prep a 9x13 pan.

Step 02

On low heat, melt the butter. Mix in most of the marshmallows, sea salt, and cinnamon sugar. Stir until silky smooth.

Step 03

Take the pot off the heat. Add the cereal and the leftover marshmallows, and give it all a good stir until it’s well-coated.

Step 04

Gently press the mix into your pan. Leave it alone for at least 30 minutes (or up to an hour) before slicing it into portions.

Notes

  1. Keep your marshmallows from scorching by keeping the heat low.
  2. Don’t press the mix too hard—it’s better when it’s light.
  3. Cinnamon sugar is easy to make: just blend some cinnamon with sugar.

Tools You'll Need

  • Rectangular 9x13 pan
  • Big pot for cooking
  • Flexible spatula
  • Measuring tools for ingredients

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Includes dairy
  • Includes wheat

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
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