Description

These Cocoa Puffs Cereal Bars are a quick, no‑bake dessert that blends chocolate‑coated cereal with sweet marshmallow butter sauce for a crunchy, chewy snack. Perfect for kids’ lunchboxes, after‑school treats, or a simple party sweet, the recipe needs just five pantry staples and under 20 minutes from start to finish. The bars stay moist, hold their shape, and deliver a nostalgic chocolate flavor that’s both satisfying and easy to share. Enjoy them chilled or at temp, and store for up to a week.

Ingredients

Scale

4 cups Cocoa Puffs cereal
1 cup mini marshmallows
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup vanilla extract
1/4 cup brown sugar

Instructions

Melt butter and brown sugar in a saucepan over low heat until smooth.
Reduce heat, stir in vanilla extract, then add mini marshmallows and melt completely.
Remove from heat and fold in Cocoa Puffs cereal until fully coated.
Press the mixture into a greased 9×13‑inch baking dish, spreading evenly.
Let cool completely, then cut into 12 squares and store airtight.

Notes

The bars can be stored at room temperature for up to five days or refrigerated for a week. Freeze for up to three months
thaw before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Desserts
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 150
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 100mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 10mg

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