Marshmallow Melties Cereal Bars in 15 Minutes
These marshmallow melties combine butter, miniature marshmallows, and Cheerios cereal in a quick microwave method. The mixture is pressed into a pan, cooled briefly, and cut into 24 chewy bars in about 15 minutes.
Why These Marshmallow Melties Work
Melted marshmallows create the sticky binder, while butter keeps the mixture smooth and easy to press. Cheerios add crisp texture and hold their shape. A buttered spoon helps compact the mixture without sticking.
Ingredients
- Nonstick cooking spray, for the pan
- 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1 10.5-ounce bag miniature marshmallows, about 6 cups
- 5 cups Cheerios cereal
How to Make Marshmallow Melties
- Spray the bottom and sides of a 13-by-9-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place the butter and marshmallows in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave uncovered on high for about 2 minutes, stirring after each minute, until smooth.
- Immediately stir in the cereal until evenly coated. Transfer the mixture to the pan, press it into an even layer with the buttered back of a spoon, and cool for at least 10 minutes.
- Cut the cereal mixture into 6 rows by 4 rows to make 24 bars, then store them in a loosely covered container.
Helpful Tips
Use pot holders when removing the hot bowl from the microwave. Work promptly after stirring in the cereal, because the marshmallow mixture firms as it cools. Press it into an even layer for bars of similar thickness.
Final Result
Once cooled, the cereal mixture cuts cleanly into 24 sweet, chewy bars that are easy to share and store.
Marshmallow Melties Cereal Bars in 15 Minutes
Quick microwave marshmallow melties turn butter, mini marshmallows, and cereal into 24 chewy bars in about 15 minutes.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients
- nonstick cooking spray for the pan
- 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1 10.5-ounce bag miniature marshmallows about 6 cups
- 5 cups Cheerios cereal
Instructions
Instructions
- Spray the bottom and sides of a 13-by-9-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place the butter and marshmallows in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave uncovered on high for about 2 minutes, stirring after each minute, until smooth.
- Immediately stir in the cereal until evenly coated. Transfer the mixture to the pan, press it into an even layer with the buttered back of a spoon, and cool for at least 10 minutes.
- Cut the cereal mixture into 6 rows by 4 rows to make 24 bars, then store them in a loosely covered container.
Notes
Use pot holders when removing the hot bowl from the microwave.
