There are two different methods for making these. I like to use the oven method, just because I think that things tasty a little funky when I use the microwave to cook them. If you don’t feel like I do though, feel free to shortcut to the microwave. It’s super fast and super simple. They make the perfect after school, birthday, or just because snack. My kids like all different kinds of cereal bars, so go right ahead and mix it up and use what you have!
Check out what they are saying about this recipe over at Cravings of a Lunatic:
“So bright! So adorable!”
You don’t have to wait for Halloween to make these… they are delicious any time of the year.
Ingredients
4 and ½ tablespoons Land O’ Lakes butter
1 bag of Kraft mini marshmallows (16 oz/1 lb/454 g size)
8 cups of Franken Berry cereal (it’s almost a full box (9.6 oz/272 g) size
Instructions
Oven Method:
Spray a 9 x 13 pan really well with non stick spray. If you don’t have non stick spray use butter or shortening and wipe it on the inside the pan. Don’t spray the outside of the pan. Please tell me y’all have not done that. Are there people out there who have? Okay now I want to know if there’s anyone who has actually done that without realizing how silly it was. Moving on.
Set that pan aside, you’re going to want it ready to rock n roll before making the krispies.
In a large saucepan, or pot, melt your butter over a low-ish heat. Toss in the marshmallows. Stir constantly till the marshmallows are melted and smooth. Now take it off the heat.
Add your snazzy Franken Berry cereal. Stir like mad.
Press into a 9 x 13 pan that has been sprayed well with non stick spray. One trick to press them down really well is to spray the back of a metal spoon with non stick spray then use that to press the krispies down. I’ve even been known to spray my hands to get the krispies pressed down well. You do what you gotta do man!
Cut into squares.
Let them stand for like 15 to 30 minutes. Also, good luck with that step.
Shove them in your pie hole. At rapid speed.
Microwave Method:
You can also do this sans stove. Just microwave the marshmallows. First rule of the microwaving is we don’t talk about microwaving. Okay, that’s just stupid unless it’s in fight club. First rule of microwaving is make sure you have a giant sized bowl for marshmallows. They expand like my waistline when I eat too many krispie treats. So go big or go home. I vote go big.
To microwave them do the same prep with the 9 x 13 pan. Set aside, blah blah blah.
In a giant microwave safe bowl add butter and marshmallows. Microwave it for 2 minutes, stir, then microwave it for another minute or so. Stir.
Add the Franken Berry cereal, and blah blah blah like above.
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Quick Tip: Try with rainbow marshmallows for a colorful effect.
Thanks again to Cravings of a Lunatic for this fun and kid-friendly recipe.
