You know, these Lucky Charms Rice Crispy Treats aren’t just a delicious no-bake St. Patrick’s Day sweet. They’re also a legit contender for best cereal dessert. I know, I know, that might sound wrong, but seriously, make them once, and you may find you like them more than the original. Just Sayin’!
So, you already know they’re great for some cheeky St. Patrick’s day fun. But please don’t think you can only make them for the March holiday. That’s just the tip of the iceberg, actually. They’re great for parties, classroom treats, and any time you need a quick no-bake dessert.
Oh, and one thing before you jump into these Lucky Charms treats, you’ve got to check out our St. Patrick’s Day Sugar Cookies. They’re colorful, fun, impressive, and easy to make. Or our Guinness sandwich cookie for a deeply rich, chocolatey, minty flavor.
And you can’t miss our secret ingredient classic Rice Krispies treats.
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Why You’ll Love Lucky Charms Rice Crispy Treats
- These treats are ridiculously easy to make! How easy, you ask? We’re talking about a 3-ingredient dish and about 10 minutes to make. The best part is that you never need to turn on the oven.
- With colorful cereal, butter and ooey-gooey marshmallows, each bite of these treats is like a trip in a time machine. You’ll travel right back to your childhood. Well, not really, but… they’re pretty dang good!
- From bake sales to birthday parties, and of course, everyone’s favorite green holiday, these Lucky Charms Crispy Treats are great for all occasions. Heck, I even make them on a random Thursday, just because.
- Put your own little spin on them. Add extra marshmallows or sprinkle in some white chocolate chips. And if you cut them into fun shapes, the kids will go absolutely bonkers.
Ingredients
- Lucky Charms Cereal
- Mini Marshmallows – always use fresh marshmallows for cereal treats.
- Salted Butter
See the recipe card for quantities.
How to Make Lucky Charms Rice Krispie Treats
Prepare a 9×9-inch pan by spraying it with butter cooking spray. Set aside.
In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Use a rubber spatula to spread the butter up the sides of the pot to prevent sticking.
Add the mini marshmallows and stir over medium heat until completely melted. Then remove from the heat.
Add the Lucky Charms cereal and use the rubber spatula to stir until everything is evenly coated.
Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Wet your hands, shake off the excess water, and gently press the mixture into the pan. Let it cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
Use the rubber spatula to loosen the treats from the pan, then cut them into squares. Enjoy!
Top Tip
This is one of those make-or-break kinds of tips. As you melt the marshmallows, remove the pan from the heat when they’re almost completely melted. Then, stir until smooth. This is to ensure your treats are gooey instead of hard.
Because who wants hard treats that scratch the roof of your mouth, right?
Storage
Keep your Lucky Charms Rice Crispy Treats in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Or, you can store them in the freezer for up to 3 months (6 weeks for optimal freshness).
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FAQs
Sure! You can make them up to two days in advance and they’ll stay fresh as long as you store them in an airtight container at room temperature.
Absolutely! Leftover treats, if wrapped in plastic wrap and placed in a freezer bag, can be stored for up to 3 months in the freezer. But honestly, you’ll probably want to eat them before the 6 week mark.
If you’re Lucky Charms treats came out harder than Calculus, don’t worry! Been there, done that. You’ve likely overheated the marshmallow mixture. Next time, you’ll want to melt the marshmallows slowly over low heat and remove them right before they’re completely melted.
Lucky Charms Rice Crispy Treats Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 Cups Lucky Charms Cereal
- 12 Oz Mini Marshmallows
- 6 Tbsp Salted Butter
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×9-inch pan by spraying it with butter cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Use a rubber spatula to spread the butter up the sides of the pot to prevent sticking.
- Add the mini marshmallows and stir over medium heat until completely melted. Then remove from the heat.
- Add the Lucky Charms cereal and use the rubber spatula to stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Wet your hands, shake off the excess water, and gently press the mixture into the pan. Let it cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Use the rubber spatula to loosen the treats from the pan, then cut them into squares. Enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftovers in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Make sure you spray the utensils with cooking spray; this recipe is sticky.
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