Description
Captain Crunch Cereal Bars are an easy no‑bake dessert that combines crunchy Captain Crunch cereal with fluffy marshmallows, butter, and vanilla for a sweet, buttery bar. Perfect for lunchboxes, after‑school snacks, or quick party treats, these bars set in minutes and stay chewy. Follow our step‑by‑step guide for flawless results, learn storage tips, and discover fun variations to keep kids smiling and families satisfied. These bars are low‑effort, kid‑approved, perfect for gatherings or a sweet
Ingredients
- 6 cups Captain Crunch cereal
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 9×13‑inch baking dish.
- Melt butter over low heat in a saucepan.
- Add mini marshmallows and stir until smooth.
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- Transfer mixture to a large bowl, add Captain Crunch cereal, and fold until coated.
- Press the mixture firmly into the prepared dish.
- Let cool completely, then cut into squares.
Notes
- Press firmly
- let cool completely before cutting. Store in an airtight container for up to three days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No‑bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Captain Crunch Cereal Bars, easy cereal bars, quick snack recipes, homemade snack bars, after school snack ideas, sweet cereal treats, no-bake dessert bars, kid friendly snacks, simple sweet recipes