Captain Crunch™ Marshmallow Cereal Treats
These Captain Crunch™ marshmallow cereal treats combine the crunch of Cap'n Crunch™ cereal with the sweet, gooey goodness of marshmallows to create an easy and satisfying dessert.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 10 ounce bag mini marshmallows plus 1 cup mini marshmallows, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon (2g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use about half as much by volume or the same weight
- 6 cups Cap'n Crunch™ cereal
Instructions
- Line a 8x8 or 9x9 with parchment paper. Lightly grease the parchment. I always use a very light mist of nonstick spray. Set aside.
- Melt the butter over low heat in a large pot or Dutch oven. Once melted, add the 10-ounce bag of marshmallows. Stir the mixture until the marshmallows are just melted. Stir in the salt and vanilla to combine.
- Remove the pan from the heat, add the Cap'n Crunch cereal, and mix until it is completely and evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture. Stir in additional one cup of marshmallows.
- Turn the mixture out into the prepared pan and, using a wooden spoon or spatula that has been coated in non-stick cooking spray, press the mixture into a packed, even layer. Do not pack it down with force. Lightly press down until it is secure in the pan.
- Allow treats to set for at least 1 hour at room temperature and up to 1 day. Cover tightly if leaving out for more than a few hours.
- Lift the treats as a whole out of the pan using the edges of the parchment paper. Cut into squares.
- Cover and store leftover treats at room temperature for up to 3 days. To store, place in an airtight container, with sheets of parchment or wax paper between layers.
Notes
Large Batch
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 2 bags (10 ounces each) mini or large marshmallows
- 2 cups mini marshmallows (for extra gooeyness)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon diamond crystal kosher salt
- 12 cups Cap'n Crunch™ cereal
- Marshmallows: You will need 2 (10-ounce) bags of miniature marshmallows for this recipe. You will only need a cup of the 2nd bag.
- Omitting Extra Marshmallows: You can omit the extra marshmallows that get stirred in at the end if you wish. Don't worry about altering the recipe – it'll still be great.
- Storing + Shelf Life: These are best eaten the same day you make them. But if you've got leftovers, keep them in an airtight container at room temperature, and they should be good for about 3 days. Wrapping them individually in plastic wrap before storing them can help keep them fresh.
- Freezing: Wrap each in plastic wrap, put them in a freezer bag, and keep them for a few months. Or layer cut pieces in layers separated with parchment paper. When you're ready to eat them, let them thaw at room temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 188kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gSodium: 223mgPotassium: 46mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 1mg
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