Description
These Cap’n Crunch bars are a quick and easy no-bake treat made with crunchy cereal, marshmallows, and butter. They’re sweet, chewy, and perfect for lunchboxes, parties, or after-school snacks.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 6 cups Cap’n Crunch cereal
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- ¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the pan: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Melt butter: In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter gently to avoid burning.
- Add marshmallows: Add mini marshmallows to the melted butter and stir continuously until the marshmallows are completely melted and smooth.
- Flavor mixture: Remove the saucepan from the heat, then stir in the vanilla extract to infuse flavor.
- Combine with cereal: Fold the Cap’n Crunch cereal into the marshmallow mixture, mixing until every piece is evenly coated.
- Press into pan: Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press gently to spread it evenly.
- Set bars: Allow the mixture to cool and set for about 30 minutes at room temperature until firm.
- Cut and serve: Once set, cut into 16 bars and serve as a sweet, chewy snack.
Notes
- Do not press the mixture too firmly to keep the bars light and chewy rather than hard.
- For added sweetness and texture, consider mixing in white chocolate chips.
- Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American Dessert
