Calling all cereal lovers! Get ready to embark on a delightful journey of transforming your favorite breakfast treat into an irresistible dessert sensation. Cereal treats, also known as rice crispy treats or marshmallow squares, are the perfect combination of crispy, gooey, and nostalgic goodness. With just a few simple ingredients and a touch of creativity, you can whip up a batch of these classic treats in no time.
In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you through a variety of cereal treats recipes, each offering a unique twist on the traditional version. From the classic rice crispy treats to decadent chocolate-dipped treats, peanut butter-infused bites, and even gluten-free and vegan options, there's a recipe here to satisfy every craving. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and let's dive into the world of cereal treats!
PEANUT BUTTER AND CHOCOLATE CEREAL TREATS
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories dessert
Time 1h45m
Yield 24 bars
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with a piece of parchment paper, leaving 1 inch of paper hanging over each side of the dish. This will help with removing the treats later. Spray the parchment paper with nonstick spray.
- In a 6-quart Dutch oven over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the marshmallows and cook, stirring continuously, until the marshmallows are melted and the butter is incorporated, 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and quickly add the cereal and peanuts; stir to combine. Transfer the cereal mixture to the prepared baking dish. Lightly coat a spatula with cooking spray, then use it to spread out the cereal mixture evenly.
- Put the melted chocolate in a plastic sandwich bag (or pastry bag), cut off one corner and drizzle over the top of the cereal treats. Refrigerate, uncovered, until set, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- Remove the cereal treats using the parchment paper and cut into 24 bars.
PEANUT BUTTER CEREAL TREATS
Kids will love these colorful, crunchy bars. They're a fun twist on the traditional marshmallow crispy treats...and because they're so easy, older kids could whip up a batch on their own! -Christie Porter, Shipshewana, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the marshmallows, butter and peanut butter. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted. Remove from the heat. Stir in the cereal and M&M's., Pat into a 13x9-in. pan coated with cooking spray. Cool. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 97mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CEREAL TREATS I
This version has no chocolate topping, but it would be easy to melt chocolate chips and spread them over the top. We have a nut allergy in our family and I omit the peanut butter and substitute 1/2 cup of butterscotch chips melted with the margarine instead.
Provided by Angela
Categories Desserts Cookies Bar Cookie Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Spray a 13 x 9 inch pan on bottom and sides with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl in microwave, melt margarine. Add marshmallows, stir to coat. Microwave on high 1 1/2 minutes or until smooth when stirred for 45 seconds. Stir in peanut butter.
- Add cereal all at once and stir quickly to coat. With buttered spatula, press into prepared pan. Cool and cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Carbohydrate 29.9 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 175.1 mg, Sugar 15.8 g
CHOCOLATE-PRETZEL CEREAL TREATS
Use chocolate cereal for these marshmallow-bound treats and stir in crushed pretzels. Drizzle with chocolate and chill before serving.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h15m
Yield makes about 24 bars
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil leaving a 2-inch overhang on the two short ends. Lightly coat the foil with butter.
- Melt the butter in a large pot set over medium heat. Add the marshmallows and cook, stirring occasionally, until the marshmallows melt, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and a pinch of salt and then the cereal and pretzels until well mixed. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and press into an even layer. Set aside at room temperature until cooled and firm, about 30 minutes.
- Melt the chocolate and coconut oil together in a small microwave safe bowl for 30-second increments in the microwave, stirring, until smooth. Drizzle over the bars, cover and refrigerate until the chocolate hardens, about 15 minutes. Cut into bars.
PEANUT BUTTER, CHOCOLATE AND PRETZEL CEREAL TREATS
These crunchy, sweet-and-salty treats have everything going for them - peanut butter, chocolate, coconut and pretzels.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 24 bars
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with enough foil so that there's a 2-inch overhang on all sides. Grease the foil with butter.
- Melt the butter in a large pot set over medium heat. Add the marshmallows and cook, stirring occasionally, until the marshmallows melt completely, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the peanut butter, vanilla and a pinch of salt. Add the cereal, pretzels and coconut. Stir with a rubber spatula, making sure to scrape up the bottom, until the cereal is completely coated. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and pat down into an even layer (use the bottom of a measuring cup to help). Let sit at room temperature until firm, about 30 minutes.
- Melt the chocolate and coconut oil together in a small microwave safe bowl for 30-second increments in the microwave, until smooth. Drizzle over the bars, cover and refrigerate until the chocolate hardens, about 15 minutes.
- Cut into 24 bars. Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
3-INGREDIENT CHOCOLATE CEREAL TREATS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: chocolate candy, marshmallow, puffed rice cereal
Provided by Camille Bergerson
Categories Desserts
Yield 9 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Prepare a square glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- Melt marshmallows over medium heat in a nonstick pan. Stir every 30 seconds to avoid burning. (TIP! spray your spatula with nonstick cooking spray to make stirring easier.)
- Once the marshmallows are melted, add in the rice cereal and chocolates. Stir until fully combined.
- Stir until fully combined.
- Scoop the mixture into the sprayed baking dish and flatten with a spatula.
- Cool for 30 minutes, then cut into squares.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 25 grams
PERFECT CRISPY RICE CEREAL TREATS (FRUIT FLAVORED)
Tired of your crispy rice cereal treats turning out too dry, too flimsy or just plain too hard to get out of the pan? The recipe below is almost foolproof in helping to turn out perfect crispy rice cereal treats every time!
Provided by Health-Minded Chef
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 45m
Yield 24 squares, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Take a pan or baking dish approximately 13x 9 x2 inch size.
- Lay aluminum foil (or parchment paper or waxed paper) across your pan leaving the ends folded over the edges to to work as handles for when removing your crispy rice cereal treats when finished.
- Spray inside pan (including lining) with non-fat cooking spray.
- Use a large heavy saucepan to melt the butter over LOW HEAT for 2 minutes.
- Add half of the marshmallows and stir constantly over LOW HEAT to melt them. Be careful not to let them stick or burn to the bottom of the pan. It is essential that you do not rush this step!
- Remove the pan from the heat. Add to the pan half of the crispy rice cereal, then the other half of the marshmallows, and finally the other half of the crispy rice cereal.
- Stir gently but quickly with buttered or silicone spatula.
- Pour crispy rice mixture into prepared pan.
- Using waxed paper or buttered spatula or disposal gloves sprayed with cooking spray, firmly press the hot cookie mixture into the pan (the gloves truly work the best).
- Let crispy rice cereal mixutre cool until firm (approximately 45 minutes).
- Turn treats out of pan, peel off foil/paper and cut into squares.
- Store in an airtight container.
- TIp: Although I substitute low-fat and low-calorie products for almost everything that I make, this dish definitely turns out best using real butter, and premium quality marshmallows.
- Tip: If fruit flavored is not your thing, but chocolate and/or peanut butter is, you can substitute the fruit flavored marshmallows with plain mini-marshmallows and then add 3/4 cup of smooth peanut butter and/or 3/4 cups of chocolate chips when adding the second half of the marshmallows.
- Tip To speed up cooling place in freezer 15 minutes.
- Tip: Will last 2 days at room temperature or 6 weeks in the freezer.
CEREAL TREATS II
Any cereal can be used in this recipe.
Provided by Shelly M
Categories Desserts Cookies No-Bake Cookie Recipes
Time 2h5m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Grease a 9x13 inch pan with butter or cooking spray.
- In a large microwave safe bowl, combine butter and marshmallows. Microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until smooth. Remove from the oven and stir in the cereal.
- Press in to the prepared pan with the back of a buttered spoon. Let the treats cool for about 2 hours until set. Cut into squares and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.8 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 110.5 mg, Sugar 11.3 g
CEREAL TREATS
These cereal treats are like rice krispy treats but different and yet very tasty!... you can use any type of cereal you like and can add in dried fruit, chocolate chips, marshmallows, etc. I have made these with many different combinations (such as grape nuts, honey & Nutella and omitting the sugar because it is just sweet without, but play around with it and Just have fun with this recipe!
Provided by Meowmix318
Categories Candy
Time 15m
Yield 20 bars, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Line an 8 or 9-inch square baking pan with plastic wrap.
- Pour cereal into a large bowl.
- In medium saucepan, combine sugar & corn syrup.
- Stir occasionally and bring to a boil over medium heat; boil 1 minute.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in peanut butter until smooth.
- Pour over cereal; stir to coat.
- Press evenly into prepared pan.
- Cool about 15 to 20 minutes Invert onto cutting board; remove plastic wrap. Cut into bars. (Or you can drop by the teaspoon on wax paper instead of placing into pan).
- (For microwave directions, Prepare pan in step 1 as above.
- In 2 quart microwavable bowl, combine sugar, corn syrup & peanut butter. Microwave on high, stirring twice, 3 1/2 to 4 minutes or until mixture is smooth and sugar has dissolved. Complete as in step 7 and on).
- (You can also drizzle melted chocolate over cereal bars or make a flavored glaze and drizzle over bars, the possibilities are up to you! Have fun!).
- For non Apian Vegetarians/Vegans do not use the honey. Ask before making if you are making this for a gift to be sure they consume honey.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.1, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 59.6, Carbohydrate 24.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 15.3, Protein 3.2
CANDY CEREAL TREATS
These scrumptious bars travel well and are loved by kids of all ages. - Janet Shearer, Jackson, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture until mixture resembles coarse crumbs (do not overmix)., Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately sprinkle with marshmallows; bake 2-3 minutes longer or until marshmallows are puffed. Cool on a wire rack., For topping, in a large saucepan, combine the corn syrup, butter and peanut butter chips. Cook and stir over medium heat until chips are melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in the vanilla, cereal, nuts and M&M's. Spread over crust. Cool before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 228mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
CINNAMON-RAISIN CEREAL TREATS
Cereal treats get a new flavor and new look with this fun Bundt-cake-shaped crowd pleaser. The combo of bran flakes and rice cereal makes for seriously crunchy and crispy treats.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 1h
Yield 12 to 14 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Grease the inside of the Bundt pan with some butter.
- Melt the butter in a large pot set over medium heat. Add the marshmallows and cinnamon and cook, stirring occasionally, until the marshmallows melt completely, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and a pinch of salt. Add the crispy rice cereal and wheat bran cereal and stir with a rubber spatula, making sure to scrape up the bottom, until the cereal is completely coated. Spoon the mixture into the prepared Bundt pan and pat down into an even layer (use the bottom of a measuring cup to help). Let sit at room temperature until firm, about 30 minutes.
- To serve, invert the Bundt pan onto a serving platter. Whisk the sugar with 1 1/4 teaspoons water in a small bowl until a smooth, thick and pourable. Drizzle the glaze over the dessert and let it harden, about 5 minutes. Cut into slices. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
GOURMET RICE KRISPIES CEREAL TREATS
Make and share this Gourmet Rice Krispies Cereal Treats recipe from Food.com.
Provided by susie.freckle.face
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h
Yield 32 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Lightly toast coconut in pat of butter. set aside to cool.
- butter 8 x 8 x 1 1/2 inch cake pan pan.
- sprinkle the cooled toasted coconut in the bottom of pan and place in the fridge while prepping the Krispies treats.
- Put the 6 cups of cereal in a large glass or non plastic mixing bowl.
- Over low heat melt the 1 1/4 cup of butter.
- Add the 40 large marshmallows to melted butter.
- Cook 10 minutes to start melting while stirring frequently.
- Add the vanilla and continue to cook over low heat until all melted and increase stirring frequency to a near creamy consistency.
- Combine into the cereal and coat evenly.
- Pour into the chilled prepared pan compress lightly.
- Cool and or refrigerate for about an hour.
- Turn out onto cutting board and cut into 32 pieces that measure 1/2 x 1 x 2.
- Melt the Wilton candy melts in microwave in 30 sec increments stirring between sessions.
- Lay the cut Krispies flat on a cooling rack over paper towels.
- Drizzle melted candy melts in a zig-zag pattern.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.5, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 19.4, Sodium 48.9, Carbohydrate 12.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 5.6, Protein 0.8
COOKIE CRISP CEREAL TREATS
I'm always thinking outside the box instead of always using rice crispy cereal.I grabbed whatever cereal I had on hand this time is was Cookie crisp. It was a huge hit,hope ya'll enjoy it. *There is no cooking involved except 2min in a microwave.*
Provided by Patricia Stephens
Categories Other Snacks
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. In a microwave safe bowl combine marshmallows and butter heat for about 2 minutes once melted combine cookie crisp cereal mix then add your chocolate chips mixing well.
- 2. pour out mixture onto a 13X9 cookie sheet you may want to use a silicone sheet to prevent from sticking place in refrigerator for about 30-45 minutes to set.
CARAMEL CEREAL TREATS
"I've gotten a lot of compliments on these bars," writes Laurie Lingenfelter from Nevada, Iowa. Even her husband's friends at work request the sweet, crispy treats.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 3-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine cereal and peanuts; set aside. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the caramels, milk and butter. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes or until caramels are melted, stirring every 30 seconds., Pour over cereal mixture; stir to coat. With greased hands, pat mixture into a greased 15x10x1-in. pan. , In a microwave, melt chips stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Drizzle chocolate over caramels. Let stand until set. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts :
S'MORES CEREAL TREATS
A twist on an old classic! Great for play dates or as a cooking project for the kids!
Provided by diva7
Categories Desserts Cookies No-Bake Cookie Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- Mix honey graham cereal, peanut butter cereal, and toasted oat cereal together in a bowl.
- Combine marshmallows and butter in a large pot over low heat; cook and stir until melted and smooth, 5 to 10 minutes. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until mixed.
- Pour cereal and marshmallow mixture into prepared baking pan. Spray hands with cooking spray; pat mixture down evenly.
- Let cool, about 10 minutes. Cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 185.5 mg, Sugar 20.8 g
SALTED CARAMEL STUFFED CHEX® CEREAL TREATS
No baking required for this easy snack dessert made with Chex Cereal, marshmallows, popcorn, caramels, peanuts and sea salt.
Provided by Cindy Rahe
Categories Dessert
Time 1h45m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- To make the Caramel Layer, in 1- to 2-quart saucepan, stir together sugar, corn syrup and water. Cook over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves and turns into a syrup, stirring frequently. Heat to boiling and boil until syrup becomes dark golden brown (a warm, whiskey color). Remove from heat.
- Quickly stir in 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in cream, vanilla and 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth, heating over medium heat if necessary. Pour caramel into medium bowl; cool about 15 minutes or until spreadable.
- Meanwhile, to make the Cereal Layers, spray 8-inch square pan with cooking spray.
- In 3- to 4-quart saucepan, cook 3 tablespoons butter and the marshmallows over medium heat, stirring until mixture is melted and well combined. Stir in cereal, popcorn, peanuts and 1/4 teaspoon salt until coated.
- Firmly press half of mixture in bottom of pan. Spread cooled spreadable caramel in an even layer over top of cereal mixture. Top with remaining cereal mixture, pressing gently. Sprinkle top with additional coarse sea salt. Cool 1 hour before cutting into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store in airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
NO-BAKE CANDY CORN CEREAL TREATS
This fun and easy Halloween dessert recipe uses Cheerios®, marshmallows and Betty Crocker® Whipped frosting - cereal bar cupcakes that look like candy corn!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place paper baking cup in each of 15 regular-size muffin cups; spray paper cups with cooking spray. In large microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High about 45 seconds or until melted.
- Add marshmallows; toss until coated. Microwave uncovered on High about 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring after 45 seconds, until mixture can be stirred smooth. Immediately add cereal and candy corn; stir until evenly coated.
- Firmly press about 1/2 cup cereal mixture into each muffin cup. Cool about 15 minutes or until firm. Remove from pan.
- In small bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups frosting and yellow food color. In another small bowl, mix 1 1/4 cups frosting and orange food color. Leave remaining frosting white. Spoon each color frosting into separate quart-size resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bags. Cut off 1/2-inch corner of bags; squeeze bags to pipe frosting in layers on cupcakes to look like candy corn. Decorate with candy sprinkles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 66 g, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 190 mg
NON-CEREAL CRISPY TREATS
It's hard to improve upon a classic crispy rice cereal treat, but we wondered, what else can you marshmallow up? We turned to the snack food aisle for inspiration and the results are in: Almost everything is better when you give it the treat treatment.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 16 bars
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Spray an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with cooking spray and line with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch hangover on at least two sides.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the marshmallows and stir continuously until melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the mix-ins of your choice until coated.
- Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish and let cool completely at room temperature, about 1 hour.
- Use the parchment overhang to lift the treats from the dish. Cut into sixteen 2-inch square bars.
SWEET CEREAL TREATS
"It doesn't take long to mix up a batch of these yummy snacks since they have only four ingredients and don't need to bake," relates Barri VanderHulst from Allegan, Michigan. "As a small child, I helped my grandma make them. Now my three children enjoy helping me. We all love this crunchy treat."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 29m
Yield about 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine cereal and peanuts; set aside. In a microwave or double boiler, melt chips and butter; stir until smooth. , Pour over cereal mixture and stir to coat. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until firm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 101mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients, especially the butter and marshmallows.
- Don't overcook the cereal mixture. It should be thick and gooey, but not hard or crumbly.
- Press the cereal mixture firmly into the pan. This will help them hold their shape.
- Let the cereal treats cool completely before cutting them into bars.
- Store the cereal treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Conclusion:
Cereal treats are a delicious and easy-to-make snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a great way to use up leftover cereal, and they can be customized with a variety of different toppings and mix-ins. Whether you are making them for a party, a potluck, or just a quick snack, cereal treats are sure to be a hit.
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