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Cocoa Puffs Cereal Bars
Beth Klosterboer
Gooey marshmallow and chocolate coated cereal treats made using Cocoa Puffs Cereal.
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Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
10
minutes
mins
Cool
1
hour
hr
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
American
Servings
16
Calories
169
kcal
Equipment
8-inch or 9-inch square pan
large mixing bowl
medium-large saucepan
Ingredients
7
cups
Cocoa Puffs Cereal
4
tablespoons
European-style Salted Butter
10
ounces
marshmallows
½
cup
chocolate chips
Instructions
Grease a large mixing bowl, an 8-inch or 9-inch square pan, and a large silicone spatula with butter or baking spray.
Pour the Cocoa Puffs Cereal into the mixing bowl.
Set aside.
Begin melting the butter in a medium-large saucepan set over low heat.
Toss in the marshmallows and stir occasionally until about 75% of the marshmallows have melted.
Remove the pan from the heat and add the chocolate chips.
Stir vigorously, smashing the marshmallows, allowing them to melt until smooth.
Pour the melted chocolatey marshmallows over top of the cereal.
Toss to coat evenly.
Gently press the cereal mixture into the prepared pan.
Let cool for about an hour before cutting into 16 squares.
Notes
Store
in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Microwave Directions:
Heat the butter and marshmallows on high power, in a large mixing bowl, for 1 minute.
Remove and add the chocolate chips.
Then, stir vigorously until melted, smashing the marshmallows to help them melt.
If needed, heat for additional 15-second increments, stirring vigorously after each, until melted and smooth.
Pour over cereal then follow the instructions above.
Large Batch Ingredients
6 tablespoons salted butter
16 ounces marshmallows
¾ cups chocolate chips
11 cups Cocoa Puffs Cereal
Follow the instructions above but spread into a 9x13-inch pan.
Keyword
cereal bars, cereal treats, chocolate, chocolate chips, Cocoa Puffs, marshmallows, rice krispie treats