Strawberry Cereal Treats Recipes

FRUITY CEREAL TREATS

Steps:

• Line an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with enough foil so that there's a 2-inch overhang on all sides. Grease the foil with butter.
• Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add half of the marshmallows and cook, stirring occasionally, until the marshmallows melt completely, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in 1/2 teaspoon of the vanilla and a small pinch of salt. Add the crispy rice cereal and stir with a rubber spatula, making sure to scrape up the bottom, until the cereal is completely coated. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and pat down into an even layer (use the bottom of a measuring cup to help).
• Clean the pot out and repeat the process with the remaining butter, marshmallows, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, fruit flavored cereal flakes, dried fruit and a small pinch of salt. Spoon the mixture directly on top of the puffed rice cereal and pat down into an even layer. Let sit at room temperature until firm, about 30 minutes.
• Cut into 25 small squares. Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

STRAWBERRY-BANANA CEREAL TREATS

Steps:

• Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with enough foil so that there's a 2-inch overhang on all sides. Grease the foil with butter.
• Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the marshmallows and honey and cook, stirring occasionally, until the marshmallows melt completely, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and a pinch of salt. Add the cereal and 1 cup each of the crushed strawberries and bananas. Stir with a rubber spatula, making sure to scrape up the bottom, until the cereal is completely coated. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and pat down into an even layer. Scatter the remaining crushed fruit on top and press into the top (use the bottom of a measuring cup to help). Let sit at room temperature until firm, about 30 minutes.
• Cut into 24 bars. Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

S'MORES CEREAL TREATS

Steps:

• Grease a 1/2 dry measuring cup with butter and line a 12-cup muffin tray with cupcake liners. Or grease the inside of the cups as well if you're not using liners.
• Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add all but 1 cup of the marshmallows and cook, stirring occasionally, until the marshmallows melt completely, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and a pinch of salt. Add the cereal and stir with a rubber spatula, making sure to scrape up the bottom, until the cereal is completely coated. Let the filling cool off for a few minutes and then quickly fold in the reserved 1 cup marshmallows and the chocolate bars.
• Use the prepared measuring cup to scoop the mixture into the cups of the prepared muffin tray. Pat the domes together gently to help the treats hold their shape. Let sit at room temperature until firm, about 30 minutes.
• Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.