Best 6 Marshmallow Star Shaped Cereal Treats Recipes

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Do you remember the nostalgic taste of marshmallow star shaped cereal treats from your childhood? Those gooey, sweet, and colorful treats were always a hit at parties and potlucks. Now, you can easily recreate this classic snack in your own kitchen with just a few simple ingredients. With a few steps, you can make these cheerful treats that will bring back fond memories and create new ones. Let's take a trip down memory lane and explore the best recipe to cook marshmallow star shaped cereal treats.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

MARSHMALLOW STAR-SHAPED CEREAL TREATS



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Gather your kiddos in the kitchen and make these Marshmallow Star-Shaped Cereal Treats together as a family. Serve these sticky-sweet Marshmallow Star-Shaped Cereal Treats up for a festive holiday or gathering. You and the family will have so much fun shaping and decorating your own edible stars.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 18 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 pkg. (10 oz.) JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
6 cups KELLOGG'S® RICE KRISPIES® cereal
18 wooden pop sticks
1 tube (0.68 oz.) each: red, white and blue decorating gels
2 Tbsp. each: red, white and blue sprinkles

Steps:

  • Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides of pan; lightly grease foil.
  • Microwave butter in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 45 sec. or until melted. Add marshmallows; toss to coat. Microwave 1-1/2 min. or until marshmallows are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 45 sec. Add cereal; mix well.
  • Press cereal mixture onto bottom of prepared pan. Cool completely.
  • Use foil handles to remove cereal mixture from pan; cut into star shapes with large star-shaped cookie cutter. Insert wooden pop stick into side of each star. Decorate with gels and sprinkles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Fat 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 85 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 1 g

MARSHMALLOW CRISPY TREATS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 tablespoons salted butter, plus more for greasing
One 10-ounce bag marshmallows
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 cups rice cereal
One 10-ounce bag mini white marshmallows
Rainbow sprinkles, to decorate

Steps:

  • Thoroughly grease a 9- by 13-inch pan with softened butter.
  • In a large pot, melt the butter. Stir in the regular marshmallows until they're totally melted. Stir in the salt. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Pour in the cereal, folding gently the whole time until all combined. Then pour in the mini marshmallows and gently fold in. Turn into the buttered pan and press flat. Immediately top with rainbow sprinkles.
  • Let cool completely, and then cut into squares.

MARSHMALLOW-CEREAL PIZZA



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Take this "pizza" to the kids next door, and watch their eyes light up. Place it in a real pizza box decorated in yuletide style!!

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Candy

Time 15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (10 1/2 ounce) package miniature marshmallows
8 ounces white candy coating, finely chopped
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup light corn syrup
6 cups crisp rice cereal
1 cup dry roasted peanuts
candy costed chocolate piece
thin red licorice

Steps:

  • Cover a 12-inch pizza panwith plastic wrap for easy removal of "pizza".
  • In a heavy saucepan, combine marshmallows, candy coating, butter, and syrup, and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Stir in cereal and peanuts. Cool to touch. Spoon in ungreased wrap-covered pizza pan; shape into a circle, slightly mounding on the sides. Decorate with chocolate pieces and licorice, pressing into cereal mixture. Cool completely.
  • Remove from pan; transfer to pizza box. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.6, Fat 23.4, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 15.4, Sodium 394.8, Carbohydrate 63.5, Fiber 2, Sugar 35, Protein 8.4

MARSHMALLOW TREATS



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Make and share this Marshmallow Treats recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CJAY8248

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 16 squares, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tablespoons margarine
1 1/2 cups small marshmallows
1 cup Rice Krispies
1 cup Cheerios toasted oat cereal
1/4-1/3 cup salted peanuts

Steps:

  • Melt margarine in top of double boiler. Add marshmallows; stir until melted. Add Rice Crispies, Cheerios and salted peanuts. Stir until all ingredients are combined. Pat down in well greased 8 x 8" pan. Cut into squares when cool.

MARSHMALLOW TREATS



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Can substitute marshmallow creme instead of marshmallows.

Provided by ShanaLee

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     No-Bake Cookie Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 3

¼ cup butter
4 cups miniature marshmallows
5 cups crisp rice cereal

Steps:

  • Melt butter in large sauce pan over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until melted and well-blended. Cook 2 minutes longer, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
  • Add cereal. Stir until well coated.
  • Using buttered spatula or waxed paper, press mixture evenly and firmly in buttered 13 x 9 inch pan. Cut into 2 x 2 inch squares when cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 2 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 64.8 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

SALTED CARAMEL MARSHMALLOW CRISPY TREATS (GLUTEN FREE)



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A gluten-free salty sweet treat! These can be made with regular cereal as well.

Provided by MrsFisher0729

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes     Crispy Rice Treat Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup unsalted butter
cooking spray
1 cup dark brown sugar
½ cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 ½ teaspoons flaked sea salt
1 (16 ounce) package miniature marshmallows
12 ounces gluten-free crispy rice cereal (such as Kellogg's® Gluten Free Rice Krispies®)

Steps:

  • Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Place cereal in a large heatproof bowl.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir brown sugar, cream, and corn syrup into butter; cook, stirring, until mixture becomes thick and syrupy, 7 minutes. Stir 2 teaspoons salt into butter mixture. Remove from heat and add marshmallows; stir until marshmallows are smooth and melted.
  • Pour marshmallow mixture over rice cereal and stir. Transfer cereal mixture to prepared baking dish and press down with greased parchment paper. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; cool and cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 calories, Carbohydrate 56.4 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 447.4 mg, Sugar 30.8 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh marshmallows for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have a microwave, you can melt the marshmallows and butter in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly.
  • Add the cereal to the marshmallow mixture while it is still warm and gooey, so that it will stick together.
  • If the mixture is too sticky to handle, add a little more cereal.
  • Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan, so that it will hold its shape.
  • Let the treats cool completely before cutting them into stars.
  • For a fun twist, try using different colors of marshmallows or cereal.
  • You can also add other ingredients to the treats, such as chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit.

Conclusion:

Marshmallow star-shaped cereal treats are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or dessert. They are perfect for parties, picnics, or anytime you need a sweet treat. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of these tasty treats that everyone will love.

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