Lucky Cereal Bars

Have you ever made Lucky Cereal Bars? They are Lucky Charms® Cereal with butter, mini marshmallows, and a little vanilla. They are easy to make and fun to serve to family and friends. These are crunchy, buttery, and coated with gooey marshmallows!

We’ve all made Rice Krispie treats and these are so similar, and they make the perfect treat for St. Patrick’s Day. I love holidays and all the fun things we can do to celebrate the day. Yes, for the annual St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at our home I make green bread and green jello. Of course, we do the usual corned beef and cabbage as well.

This is one of the easiest desserts you will ever make. You can melt the butter and marshmallows on the stove or in the microwave. You just stir and you have a magical piece of art right in front of you with all the colors. Let it set up for an hour and put your feet up and enjoy the sweetness.

These make a great after-school snack for the kids and grandkids. Plus, it’s one more way to teach others how to follow a recipe. This is breakfast cereal, so you can eat these for breakfast, right? Yes, you can, that’s what grandma said.

I love all holidays, including Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Groundhog Day, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, Father’s Day, etc. You get the picture. Life is good when we have time with family and friends.

I try to tie in my recipes with the holiday being celebrated. You can really do some fun things with different colors, ingredients, and decorations to make the holiday special using foods. In case you missed this post, Easter Rice Krispie Treats

Lucky Cereal Bars

Items You Need In The Kitchen:

• Large Microwaveable Glass Bowl
• Measuring Cups
• I used a Pie Pan today
• 9-inch Square Pan

Lucky Cereal Bars

Step One

Gather the four ingredients and you’re ready to make this easy and fun recipe. Next, butter or line a 9-inch square pan with parchment paper. Using the parchment paper makes for easier cleanup.

Measure the ingredients

Step Two

Melt the butter with the marshmallows, set one cup of the marshmallows aside. Add the vanilla, stir constantly.

Step Three

Add the Lucky Charms® and stir until covered evenly.

Now, stir in the one cup of mini marshmallows that were set aside.

Step Four

Scoop the mixture into the pan you are using. Butter your fingers to keep the mixture from sticking. I like to save several Lucky Charm® colored pieces for the top. This is when I put a few pieces of the Lucky Charms® on top.

Finished Product

Lucky Cereal Bars Recipe

How do I store these after making them?

I leave them in the original pan and cover it with plastic wrap. I expect them to be gobbled up in short order!

How long can I store these?

If properly wrapped with plastic wrap, they are good for up to 3 days.

Why did my treats get hard?

Sometimes it’s the high heat when you melt the marshmallows. Melt them slowly with the butter and you will have soft and chewy treats.

Why are mine rubbery?

You may have used too much butter. No worries, cut back next time on the amount of butter.

Why didn’t my marshmallows melt?

They may be old marshmallows causing them to dry out, and since they aren’t as fresh as could react differently.

When did Lucky Charms® become a cereal?

I quote Wikipedia, Lucky Charms was created in 1964 by the product developer John Holahan. General Mills management challenged a team of product developers to use the available manufacturing capacity from either of General Mills’ two principal cereal products—Wheaties or Cheerios—and do something unique.

Final Word

Sometimes, I need a break from the news, and when I’m in the kitchen I’m happy! Please let me know if you make these, I love to hear from you. May God Bless this world, Linda