Description
Lucky Charms Treats are a delightful and festive way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! These colorful, gooey treats combine the classic flavors of marshmallows and Lucky Charms cereal for a sweet snack that’s perfect for all ages. With minimal prep time and no baking required, you can whip up a batch in under an hour. Ideal for parties, family gatherings, or simply to enjoy at home, these treats are sure to bring smiles and cheer. Best of all, they’re easy to customize with various toppings or mix-ins, making them a versatile choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 15 ounces miniature marshmallows
- 6 cups Lucky Charms cereal
- 12 ounces white chocolate chips
- 4 drops green food coloring
Instructions
- Prepare a greased 9×13-inch pan using 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Melt the remaining butter in a microwave-safe bowl; add marshmallows and microwave until melted (about 1 minute total).
- Combine melted marshmallows with Lucky Charms cereal until well coated; transfer to the greased pan.
- Press the mixture evenly into the pan with damp hands; refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Cut into squares and coat one side with melted white chocolate mixed with green food coloring; allow to cool on wax paper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No baking required
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in chocolate chips or nuts. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.