Lucky Charm Treats are a super fun no-bake dessert made with just 3 ingredients. Loaded with marshmallows, so perfect for St. Patrick’s Day!
Do you love Krispy treats? How about Lucky Charms? I sure love both! So what could be better than combining the two for a super adorable snack for St. Patrick’s Day?!
I love that these are so easy to make, take only a handful of ingredients and are ready to enjoy in practically no time at all.
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These are soft and chewy, loaded with chewy melted marshmallows that make my heart go pitter-patter!
I’m in love with those fun cereal marshmallows. I just can’t get enough. Who wouldn’t love these to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?
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Here are some commonly asked questions
Can these be made in a different size pan?
Yes – if you want your bars to be thicker, you can make these in a 9×9 or 8×8 pan instead of the 9×13 I used here.
Can this recipe be cut in half?
Oh of course! If you only need a few of these bars, this recipe works well when reduced.
Can I use a different size of marshmallow?
Yes – but I have not personally tried it yet. Please see below for the marshmallow conversions when changing the size.
- 1 regular marshmallow = 13 mini marshmallows
- 8 regular marshmallows = 1 cup
- 16 oz bag mini marshmallows = 8 cups
- 10.5 oz bag mini marshmallows = 5-1/2 cups
- 50 mini marshmallows = 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
- 5 regular marshmallows = 1/2 cup
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Can this recipe be doubled?
In theory, yes. But due to the space constraints of the typical saucepan, I don’t recommend doubling. However, these are so quick to make that you can do them back to back and you’d still be done in less than 30 minutes.
Can Lucky Charm Treats be frozen?
Yes – just cut the bars and then wrap each of them individually tightly with plastic wrap. I like to then put all of the wrapped bars in a freezer bag and freeze them for up to 6 weeks.
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What is the best way to cut Krispie bars?
There are a number of ways to get the best cuts when it comes to portioning out the bars – check out my tips below.
- Use a dough scraper, wiping clean after each cut.
- Use a plastic knife – this is my favorite. Not sure why, but they work better.
- Make sure the bars are completely cooled after baking.
- If the decorations allow, (meaning they won’t be ruined by refrigeration) – chilling the treats always makes it so much easier to cut them cleanly.
How to store Lucky Charm Treats?
Place the individual bars in an airtight container in a single layer. If you can’t do a single layer, separate them with a layer of parchment in between the bars. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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HOW DO YOU MAKE Lucky Charm Treats?
- Grease a 9×13 pan with butter. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan or shallow stockpot (non-stick preferably) melt the butter over low heat.
- Once the butter is melted, add in 5 cups of the marshmallows, stirring over low heat until they are completely melted and blended with the butter.
- Then add in the remaining marshmallows and stir until they are partially melted.
- Remove from heat and fold in the Lucky Charm cereal until evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- Transfer to the prepared pan and press gently into an even layer. You can use a rubber spatula that has been sprayed with oil or non-stick spray. I find that just wetting my hands and pressing lightly works best & the moisture keeps most of the marshmallows from sticking to my hands.
- Add sprinkles if desired and pick out any shaped marshmallows from the cereal to add to the tops. Press in gently.
- Let the bars sit at room temperature for at least 2 hours before cutting into squares or rectangles.
- Store in an airtight container with small pieces of parchment paper in between each one to keep them from sticking to each other.
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To make Lucky Charm Treats you will need…
- butter
- mini marshmallows
- Lucky Charm cereal
- rainbow sprinkles
What can I make with rainbow sprinkles?
- St. Patrick’s Day Hot Chocolate Bombs
- Funfetti Cake Batter Dip
- Edible Sugar Cookie Dough
- Frozen Bananas
- Lofthouse Sugar Cookies
- Cake Batter Frosting
- Birthday Sugar Cookie Bars
- Homemade Funfetti Cake
- Rainbow Cake
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Should I use salted or unsalted butter?
This is really a personal preference. If you are happy with just a little salt to cut the sweetness, then use salted butter.
I usually use whatever I have on hand & I really don’t pay too close attention to what butter I have. But I typically keep salted butter on hand & I love that little bit of extra salt with the sweet in this recipe.
These days with groceries being more difficult to find – I basically get whatever the store has available at the time and make it work.
Are Lucky Charm Treats gluten-free?
The good news – YES! According to the General Mills website, they double-check the oats they use for the cereal to make sure they contain NO gluten. Then the marshmallows are naturally gluten-free. So these are a WIN!
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Products I love when making Lucky Charm Treats…
This Lucky Charm Treat recipe is SUPER EASY and delicious – and if you’re like me this time of year, then you maybe already have some of these items on hand OR maybe you have never made homemade marshmallow cereal bars before, & you might be a bit nervous – but you’re going to love them. I have made a list below of the things I absolutely can’t live without when it comes to making this treat recipe.
- mini marshmallows
- Lucky Charm cereal
- rainbow sprinkles
- Lucky Charm marshmallows (just the marshmallows)
- saucepan
- shallow stockpot
- 9×13 pan
- rubber spatula
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Lucky Charm Treats
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp butter
- 7 ½ cups mini marshmallows
- 5 cups Lucky Charm cereal
- rainbow sprinkles – opt
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13 pan with butter. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan or shallow stockpot (non-stick preferably) melt the butter over low heat.
- Once the butter is melted, add in 5 cups of the marshmallows, stirring over low heat until they are completely melted and blended with the butter.
- Then add in the remaining marshmallows and stir until they are partially melted.
- Remove from heat and fold in the Lucky Charm cereal until evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- Transfer to the prepared pan and press gently into an even layer. You can use a rubber spatula that has been sprayed with oil or non-stick spray. I find that just wetting my hands and pressing lightly works best & the moisture keeps most of the marshmallows from sticking to my hands.
- Add sprinkles if desired and pick out any shaped marshmallows from the cereal to add to the tops. Press in gently.
- Let the bars sit at room temperature for at least 2 hours before cutting into squares or rectangles.
- Store in an airtight container with small pieces of parchment paper in between each one to keep them from sticking to each other.
Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate. Please double-check with your own dietary calculator for the best accuracy. We at Yummi Haus cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site.
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