Gooey Apple Jack Cereal Bars
Gooey Apple Jack Cereal Bars made with butter, marshmallows, and Apple Jacks cereal. A colorful twist on classic marshmallow cereal treats that’s soft, chewy, and quick to make.
Servings: 8 bars
Calories:
Cost: $5
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons salted butter add 1/4 teaspoon salt if using unsalted
- 10.5 oz mini marshmallows fresh works best
- 5 cups Apple Jacks cereal
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat.
- Stir in Apple Jacks cereal until evenly coated.
- Press mixture into a greased or parchment-lined 8-inch pan. Use a buttered spatula or wax paper to press evenly. Let cool.
- Cut into 8 bars and serve.
- Microwave method: Place butter and marshmallows in a large microwave-safe bowl. Heat on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Mix in cereal, press into the pan, and let cool before cutting.
Notes
- Use fresh marshmallows for the softest, gooey texture.
- Melt marshmallows slowly over low heat to prevent bars from becoming hard.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days.
- To freeze, layer with wax paper in a container and freeze up to 6 weeks. Thaw 15 minutes at room temperature before serving.