Your taste buds will be delighted by these Lucky Charms Rice Krispie Treats. They are sweet, crunchy, and filled with those classic, recognizable marshmallows. It's an amazing treat to prepare for St. Patrick's Day that requires minimal effort but will also impress everyone you share it with, especially kids who adore the fun marshmallow shapes!
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"Very, very good and easy to prepare. Colourful and different."
-Lise
Recipe Essentials
- 🍽️ Course: Dessert
- ⏱️ Cooking Time: 1 hour of cooling time
- 🍴 Servings: 12
- 🧄 Flavor Profile: Sweet, buttery marshmallow with crunchy cereal and sugary charm bits.
- 🍚 Best Served With: A cold glass of milk or as a fun party treat.
- 🧊 Make Ahead?: Yes, make 1-2 days ahead and store airtight.
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I love easy no-bake cereal bars, and these Lucky Charms treats are simple but still crowd-pleasing. The best part is that it's budget-friendly, too! It consists of only 3 low-cost ingredients, so you don't have to worry about breaking the bank to enjoy a delicious sweet snack.
I highly recommend these green cookies and this naked pastel rainbow cake as more ideas for St. Patrick's Day desserts.
Why This Recipe Works
- The ingredient ratios are balanced: The marshmallows and cereal are balanced to ensure that there's not too much of one or the other. This allows the treats to set properly every time.
- Lucky Charms are extra sturdy: I love classic Rice Krispies, but these Lucky Charms make thicker, denser bars that are perfectly sturdy. They're so easy to slice!
- The process is fast: From start to finish, it only takes about 15 minutes to prepare these Lucky Charms Krispie treats. It's perfect when you're short on time, but still want to make something tasty and impressive.
Ingredients
Everything you need for this Lucky Charms bars recipe is listed below. It's just 2 simple ingredients that are easy to find at any grocery store.
- Butter: This ingredient is important in preventing scorching of the marshmallows. It also adds richness and salt to balance the sweetness in these Lucky Charms treats. You may use unsalted butter if you prefer.
- Marshmallows: Mini marshmallows melt faster and more evenly than larger marshmallows. You must also ensure they are fresh and not stale. They're essential for the structure and texture of the cereal treats.
- Lucky Charms cereal: You can't have Lucky Charms marshmallow bars without the cereal! It adds a lovely crunch, and the cereal marshmallows remain firm, too. These Golden Crisp marshmallow cereal bars are another example of cereal marshmallow treats that have a slightly different texture!
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations
- Extra marshmallows: Fold in some extra mini marshmallows (around ½ cup). Some will melt while others won't, making the Lucky Charms marshmallow bars extra chewy.
- Chocolate drizzle: Use white chocolate or a pastel green candy melt and drizzle on top of the treats. It adds richness and flair!
- Festive sprinkles: Fold in ¼-½ cup of gold or shamrock sprinkles to further enhance the St. Patrick's Day theme.
You just have to try my Lucky Charms cookies if you enjoy recipes like this.
How to Make Lucky Charms Rice Krispie Treats
Here are the steps you'll need for this Lucky Charms treats recipe. It's incredibly simple to follow, and all you have to do is wait for them to fully set before you enjoy them.
Step 1: Melt the butter and marshmallows. Start by adding the butter to a saucepan over medium heat, and once it's melted, add the marshmallows.
Step 2: Stir in the cereal. Once the marshmallows are melted, remove the pot from the heat and gently fold in the Lucky Charms cereal.
Step 3: Add to the pan and set. Now you can transfer the treat mixture to the baking dish. Gently press it down evenly. Allow it to set at room temperature for about an hour.
Step 4: Slice and serve. When the Rice Krispie treats are set, you may slice and enjoy them with a rich Nutella milkshake.
Expert Tips
- Proper storage directions: Store your Rice Crispy treats with Lucky Charms in an airtight container. You can keep them at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Keep in mind that the cold treats won't be as soft!
- Grease your knife: One of my favorite hacks to get clean, even slices is to grease the knife. Spray it lightly with cooking spray or a like brush of oil. It will prevent the marshmallows from sticking.
- Watch the heat: Don't melt the marshmallows over high heat. Overheating them can cause them to become stiff, and then the cereal treats will be hard once they set.
If you are looking for more Rice Krispie treats that use another cereal, you'll love these Fruity Pebbles treats and my Fruit Loops Rice Krispie treats.
Serving Suggestions
- Prepare an ice-cold strawberry banana milkshake as a pairing, or a Christmas hot chocolate if you prefer a hot beverage. I chose the Christmas one specifically because it's green and follows the theme for St. Patrick's Day.
- A scoop of monster cookie ice cream would be a great accompaniment to these Rice Krispie treats with cereal marshmallows.
- If you prefer some salty snacks to complete a party board, I recommend cheddar Chex mix and jalapeno cheese stuffed pretzel bites.
Recipe FAQs
Of course, and it's a great method for making them ahead! Wrap each piece tightly in plastic wrap, and then put them in a Ziploc bag. Freeze for up to 6 weeks, and thaw for 30 minutes at room temperature.
You need to give them enough time to set, so the melted marshmallow can firm slightly. This will make them less sticky and easier to handle.
Sure! It takes about 30 minutes for them to chill and set in the fridge, instead of an hour on the kitchen counter.
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Lucky Charms Rice Krispie Treats
Ingredients
- ½ cup salted butter
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
- 6 cups lucky charms
Instructions
- Melt your butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Once the butter is completely melted, add the marshmallows. Stir the mixture while the marshmallows melt down and then fold in the cereal. Make sure your cereal is evenly coated in the marshmallow mixture.
- Spread the lucky charm mixture into a 9x13 inch pan. Let the bars cool on the counter for an hour.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- Grease your knife with cooking spray to make it easier to slice the Lucky Charms Rice Krispie treats and to give you cleaner pieces.
- Make these ahead, and you can freeze them for up to 6 weeks.
- Allow your Lucky Charms bars to set in the refrigerator if you would like them to be ready faster. It takes only 30 minutes.
Lise says
Very, very good and easy to prepare. Colourful and different.
Thank you for this good recipe and all the others. HAPPY ST PATRICK to you and your family.
Have a wonderful day.😊😊
Karin and Ken says
Happy St Patrick’s Day to you too! Im so happy you enjoyed this recipe! My grandson and i are having one right now! All the best. Karin