Extreme Cereal Bar Square
Get ready to elevate your snack game with these indulgent Extreme Cereal Bar Squares! Packed with layers of gooey marshmallows, crunchy crisp rice cereal, and an irresistible peanut butter and chocolate topping, these no-bake treats are a delightful fusion of texture and flavor. To take things up a notch, they’re finished with crushed pretzels, mini chocolate candies, rainbow sprinkles, and a pinch of sea salt for that perfect balance of sweet and salty. Made in just 20 minutes with simple pantry staples, these fun and colorful cereal bars are ideal for family gatherings, school lunches, or satisfying your dessert cravings. Whether you’re a fan of easy homemade snacks or decadent chocolate-peanut butter desserts, this recipe is guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 10 cups Mini marshmallows
- 6 cups Crisp rice cereal
- 1 cup Peanut butter
- 1.5 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup Pretzels (lightly crushed)
- 0.75 cup Mini chocolate candies (e.g., M&Ms)
- 0.25 cup Rainbow sprinkles
- 0.5 teaspoons Sea salt (optional)
Instructions
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray and line it with parchment paper for easy removal. Set it aside.
In a large, nonstick saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Once melted, add the mini marshmallows, reserving 1 cup for later. Stir constantly until the marshmallows are fully melted and smooth, about 3-4 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in the crisp rice cereal and the reserved 1 cup of marshmallows. Fold until the cereal is completely coated in the marshmallow mixture.
Transfer the cereal mixture to the prepared baking dish. Use a greased spatula or your hands (lightly buttered) to firmly press the mixture into an even layer. Let it cool slightly.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the peanut butter and chocolate chips. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring after each, until the mixture is melted and smooth. Be careful not to overheat.
Pour the peanut butter and chocolate mixture over the cereal layer in the baking dish. Spread it out evenly with the back of a spoon or an offset spatula.
Sprinkle the crushed pretzels, mini chocolate candies, and rainbow sprinkles over the chocolate layer while it is still warm. Press them gently down to help them stick.
If desired, sprinkle a light touch of sea salt on top for a sweet and salty finish.
Let the bars cool completely at room temperature for about 1 hour, or place them in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to set faster.
Once the bars are firm, use the parchment paper to lift them out of the dish. Cut them into 12 squares with a sharp knife.
Serve and enjoy your Extreme Cereal Bar Squares! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
9791 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 312.5 g | 401% | |
| Saturated Fat | 133.7 g | 668% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 32.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 207 mg | 69% | |
| Sodium | 8001 mg | 348% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1661.2 g | 604% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 50.0 g | 179% | |
| Total Sugars | 754.6 g | ||
| Protein | 138.9 g | 278% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 353 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 208.7 mg | 1159% | |
| Potassium | 2666 mg | 57% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
