Colorful bars blend cereal, marshmallow, and chocolates for an easy, fun dessert ideal for parties or snacks.
# Components:
→ Cereal Base
01 - 6 cups multigrain or crispy rice cereal
→ Marshmallow Mixture
02 - 4 cups mini marshmallows
03 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Mix-ins & Toppings
05 - 1 cup colorful candy-coated chocolates (such as M&M’s)
06 - 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
07 - 1/4 cup candy eyes
# Directions:
01 - Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
02 - In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, melt unsalted butter. Add mini marshmallows and stir continuously until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and incorporate vanilla extract.
03 - Quickly fold in the multigrain or crispy rice cereal. Stir until the cereal is evenly coated by the marshmallow mixture.
04 - Gently mix in half of the candy-coated chocolates and half of the mini chocolate chips for even distribution.
05 - Transfer the prepared mixture to the greased or lined pan. Press the mixture firmly into an even layer using a buttered spatula or wax paper.
06 - Sprinkle the remaining candy-coated chocolates, mini chocolate chips, and candy eyes evenly over the surface. Press toppings in gently to set.
07 - Let the bars cool completely at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Once set, slice into 12 equal bars.
