These Chex cereal squares are ooey, gooey, sweet, salty, and crunchy, all at the same time, and they are a hit no matter where you serve them. These fun and easy Chex Mix Marshmallow Treats include everything you love about the classic Chex mix, but with a spin that turns all of the ingredients into a dessert rather than a salty snack! Cereal treats are so simple to make, and there are many different varieties for you to try. Here you’ll find Lucky Charms Treats, Peanut Butter Cheerio Bars, and Circus Animal Rice Krispie Treats. These crispy no-bake squares with Chex, pretzels, and nuts make the perfect snack!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Ingredients In Chex Mix Marshmallow Bars
Here’s what you need to make these tasty cereal treats:
Salted Butter: Salted butter helps to balance out the sweetness of the marshmallows and creates a luscious coating for the cereal. Marshmallows: Miniature marshmallows melt down quickly and easily. You’ll need three bags for this recipe. Be sure to set aside 4 cups of marshmallows to mix in whole after the rest have been melted. Vanilla Extract: This enhances the flavor of the marshmallows just enough. Pretzels: For crunch and saltiness, add chopped pretzels to the bars, and then decorate each treat with a whole mini pretzel twist. Nuts: I’m using honey-roasted mixed nuts, but any type of nuts will work! You can use salted roasted peanuts, cashews, almonds, or whatever you have on hand. Chex: Just like your favorite Chex mix recipe, this dessert uses rice, corn, and wheat Chex for a varied crispy texture. You can choose to use just one or two of the varieties if you prefer.
Looking for more recipes made with Chex Cereal? Try my Mint Chocolate Puppy Chow or Movie Theatre Muddie Buddies! Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
How To Make Chex Mix Marshmallow Treats
Recipe Tips
Work quickly. Once you take the marshmallow mixture off of the stove it will begin to cool and set. Be sure you have all of your ingredients ready to mix in, and your pan prepared ahead of time. If you pause in the middle, your treats might set inside of the pan! Be Gentle. Don’t press down too hard when pressing the mixture into the pan, or you’ll crush the Chex. When Stirring in the ingredients, it’s helpful to use a flexible spatula too. Let the kids help. Little hands will love helping to stir all of the ingredients into the pot! Don’t skip the chilling step. These bars will be easiest to cut when they are cold. At room temperature, they’ll be a bit soft and sticky. For an extra salty kick, sprinkle some flaky sea salt over the bars along with, or in place of the pretzels. To make this cereal treat recipe gluten-free, skip the wheat Chex (replace them with any other type of Chex), and use your favorite gluten-free pretzels. Try a smaller pan. To make thicker cereal treats, make this recipe in a 9×13-inch pan rather than a 10×15-inch one.
Storing Tips
Store your marshmallow treats in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to one week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. You can also keep these at room temperature if you prefer. They’ll stay fresh for up to 3 days if kept away from air and moisture.
Sweet and Salty Snacks
Try more of my easy recipes for snacks and treats that are sweet, salty, or both!
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These Chex Mix Marshmallow Treats are sweet, salty, and delicious! Plus they are perfect for any occasion. Be sure to Pin the recipe to save it for the next time you need an easy dessert! © Little Sunny Kitchen
