Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal Bar Recipe
A fun variation on Rice Krispie treats! Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal Bars have that iconic cinnamon sugar flavor with gooey marshmallow.
Servings: 16
Calories: 237kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal about 7 cups
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 20 ounces marshmallows 2 10-ounce bags, regular or mini
Instructions
- Grease an 8x8 inch square pan with nonstick cooking spray. Line the pan with parchment paper then spray the parchment with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside
- Pour the cereal into a large bowl and set aside12 ounces Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the vanilla, stirring to combine then add the marshmallows. Stir continuously until melted and smooth, about 3-5 minutes. If you see the bottom of the pan begin to brown, turn the heat lower to avoid burning the marshmallow mixture8 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 20 ounces marshmallows
- Pour the melted marshmallow mixture over the cereal and mix until evenly coated. Work somewhat quickly, as the marshmallow mixture will get mighty sticky and stiff if allowed to cool
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Using a small piece of parchment sprayed with nonstick spray, press the cereal mixture into the pan in an even layer, being careful not to crush the cereal
- Allow the cereal treats to cool about 30 minutes then cut into squares and serve
Notes
- Use fresh marshmallows for this recipe, as stale marshmallows will take longer to melt and may not get completely smooth
- Store cereal treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week
Nutrition
Serving: 1square | Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 401IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 7mg
