Marshmallow Treats

These classic Marshmallow Treats are a childhood favorite, and for good reason! They’re incredibly easy to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients, and can be customized with fun add-ins like sprinkles or chopped nuts. Plus, they’re perfect for snacking on the go or packing in lunchboxes.

Ingredients

• Rice cereal, 3 cups
• Marshmallows, 12 ounces
• Butter or margarine, 1/4 cup
• Powdered sugar, 1/4 cup
• Optional: food coloring, sprinkles, or chopped nuts for decoration

Instructions

In a large pot or saucepan, melt the butter or margarine over low heat.

Add the marshmallows and stir until they are completely melted and the mixture is smooth.

Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the powdered sugar until well combined.

Add a few drops of food coloring to tint the treats, if desired.

Add the Rice cereal to the pot and stir until the cereal is evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.

Press the mixture into a greased 9×9-inch pan.

Let it cool and harden for about 30 minutes.

Once hardened, remove the treats from the pan and use a cookie cutter or knife to cut them into desired shapes.

If desired, decorate the treats with sprinkles or chopped nuts.

Let the treats set and harden completely before serving.

Cut into 9 equal pieces and serve.

Notes

To make these treats more fun, use different colors of food coloring to tint the marshmallows and add sprinkles or chopped nuts for decoration.

For easier removal from the pan, lightly grease the 9×9-inch pan with butter or cooking spray before pressing in the marshmallow mixture.

If you find the treats too sticky, add a little more powdered sugar to the mixture before pressing it into the pan.

Let the treats sit at room temperature for about an hour before cutting and serving to ensure they are completely set.

Nutrional Value

• Calories: 220
• Total Fat: 8g
• Saturated Fat: 2.5g
• Cholesterol: 5mg
• Sodium: 50mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 36g
• Dietary Fiber: 0g
• Sugars: 16g
• Protein: 2g