Cereal Bars

Often, these are known as Rice Krispies Treats... but there's a secret. You can make these with ANY cereal.

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 package (10 oz/about 40 count) regular marshmallows
• 6 cups of cereal
• OPTIONAL: 1/2 cup peanut butter (good with less-flavored or chocolate cereals)

Cereal Suggestions

• Rice Krispies (the classic)
• Cocoa Krispies (mmm, chocolate, and sticking to that original texture)
• Fruity Pebbles (more color and flavor, same texture as the original)
• Cinnamon Toast Crunch (a personal favorite)
• Reeces Puffs (need I continue?)
• Lucky Charms (double the marshmallow!)
• Captain Crunch (sweet and fluffy)
• literally any cereal, I can't stress this enough, anything you would be willing to eat in a bowl with a spoon but also there's MARSHMALLOWS. Exception is MAYBE plain Cheerios, but even honey nut cheerios are fine. Granola can get a little dense.

Process

1. Microwave the butter and marshmallows (and optionally peanut butter) together for two minutes on High, and stir.


2. Microwave again for one minute on high, and stir again until smooth.


3. Add the cereal, and combine until the cereal is well coated and there's a consistent mix.


4. Using wax paper or a buttered spatula, press mixture into a 9x13 pan coated liberally with cooking spray (or, whole or in scoops, just onto wax paper on the counter).


5. Allow to cool, cut, and serve. Best the same day, but can be stored in a ziplock or other airtight fashion.