non-stick cooking spray (may also use additional butter)
non-stick foil (may also use cooking spray, butter, or parchment paper)
Ingredients
6cupsElf on the Shelf sugar cookie cereal
4ouncessalted, European-style butter
10ouncesmarshmallows(about 40 regular OR 6 cups mini)
Instructions
Line a square baking pan with non-stick foil OR grease well with cooking spray or additional butter.
Place cereal in a large, greased bowl.
If preparing on the stovetop, start to melt butter in the saucepan over low heat. Add the marshmallows and melt, stirring occasionally, until about 75 percent melted. Remove from the heat and stir until fully melted and smooth.
If using the microwave, add the marshmallows and butter to the greased, microwave-safe bowl. Heat on high for 1 minute. Let sit a couple minutes and then stir very well until fully melted and smooth.
Pour over the cereal and blend very well with a greased spatula.
Transfer to the prepared baking pan and gently flatten evenly. Let set well, 1 to 2 hours and cut into 16 squares.
Notes
Cereal treats will taste best the day they are made but they can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.To keep them longer, you can freeze them in an airtight container or zip-top bag for up to 3 months.