One Free Hour in the Candy Store
Get ready to embark on a whimsical culinary adventure with "One Free Hour in the Candy Store," an irresistible no-bake treat that’s as colorful as it is delicious! This playful dessert recipe combines gooey marshmallow-coated crispy rice cereal with an explosion of textures and flavors from gummy candies, chocolate chips, crunchy pretzel sticks, and a sprinkle of vibrant sprinkles. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a short set time, these chewy, crunchy squares are perfect for kids’ birthday parties, movie nights, or satisfying your sweet tooth in a pinch. Fun to make and delightful to eat, this recipe is a nostalgic trip down candy lane with every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 cups crispy rice cereal
- 2 cups assorted gummy candies
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 0.25 cups colored sprinkles
- 1 cup pretzel sticks
Instructions
Prepare a 9x9-inch square baking dish by lightly greasing it with butter or nonstick spray and lining it with parchment paper.
In a large pot, melt the butter over low heat, stirring occasionally.
Add the mini marshmallows to the pot, stirring constantly until they are completely melted and smooth.
Remove the pot from heat and immediately stir in the crispy rice cereal until fully coated with the marshmallow mixture.
Gently fold in the gummy candies, chocolate chips, and pretzel sticks, being careful not to crush the ingredients.
Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish using a buttered spatula or your hands (lightly greased).
Sprinkle the colored sprinkles generously over the top, pressing them gently to adhere.
Let the mixture cool and set for 1 hour at room temperature or 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Once set, lift the dessert out of the dish using the parchment paper and cut it into 12 squares.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
434 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.0 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 378 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 84.0 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.6 g | ||
| Protein | 4.6 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 12 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 115 mg | 2% | |
*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.
