Everyone loves these festive St. Patty’s Day Lucky Charms treats!
Two kinds of cereal, marshmallows, butter, vanilla, and a few minutes in the microwave create the perfect sweet treats any time of year.
Fun and Festive Lucky Charms Rice Krispie Treats
- Put a holiday spin on Rice Krispie treats using Lucky Charms cereal for St. Patrick’s Day.
- 5 ingredients, 4 steps, and 10 minutes are all you need; even the kids can help out.
- Sweet and chewy Lucky Charms Rice Krispie treats are perfectly portable for road trips, field trips, and playdates.
Ingredients and Variations
Cereal: Use Lucky Charms or the store brand with marshmallow bits. This also applies to Rice Krispies; any brand works.
Marshmallows: Mini marshmallows will melt faster but you can use the large ones; just cut them into halves or quarters for faster melting.
Butter and Vanilla: Use real butter (salted or unsalted) and real vanilla extract for the best flavor.
Variations: Add a minty flavor to Lucky Charms rice Krispie treats and use mint extract instead of vanilla. Add mini white chocolate chips, mint chips, or green sprinkles for an extra festive treat. This recipe is endlessly versatile. Make a Christmas version or a peanut butter version, or add a personal twist to the original recipe.
How to Make Lucky Charms Rice Krispie Treats
- Melt butter and marshmallows in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth (full recipe below).
- Stir in vanilla and both cereals until well coated.
- Gently press the mixture into a pan and top with extra Lucky Charms marshmallows.
Keeping Rice Krispies Treats Fresh
Keep Lucky Charm Rice Krispie treats in a covered container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Use parchment paper to separate layers if needed or wrap them separately in plastic wrap. They can also be made ahead and wrapped in plastic wrap once cooled and frozen for up to 3 months.
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Lucky Charms Rice Krispie Treats
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter or margarine
- 6 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 4 cups Lucky Charms cereal
- 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Instructions
- Grease a 9"x13" pan. If desired, set aside some colorful marshmallows from the Lucky Charms cereal for decorating.
- In a large microwave safe bowl, microwave butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring halfway. Stir in vanilla.
- Stir both types of cereal into marshmallow mixture until well coated, then press into prepared pan.
- Top with reserved Lucky Charms marshmallows (if using). Cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Line pan with parchment to make removal easy.
- Grease up the sides of the microwave safe bowl before adding marshmallows and butter.
- Grease the spatula and/or your hands as well to help press mixture into a pan.
- Be careful not to over heat the marshmallows.
- Keep leftovers in an airtight container for 3 days and in the freezer for 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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