Dudeee when’s the last time you had a marshmallow cereal treat and I’m not talking about a Rice Krispie treat you picked up at the gas station as an impulse buy. I’m taking about the homemade kind where you melt butter down, add marshmallows and cereal and then try not to eat it all off the spatula before you press it into a pan?

Well these marshmallow cereal treats are nothing like either of those. They are made with brown butter which makes them have this nutty, salty flavor going on. I also use equal parts marshmallow to cereal cause the OG recipe just skimps on the good stuff and they dry out too easily and then I’m switching things up and using some tropical sugary marshmallowy filled cereal because #quarantinelife am I right?

This recipe is super easy to make and I did it in less than 15 minutes with Milly helping. I will say that I prefer the Lucky Charms cereal bar over the straight Trix. If I had some rice cereal I would have done half rice cereal and half of the Trix to make it the perfect balance but beware the Trix bars are super sweet but you’ll be fine.

If all these cereals are overwhelming you then move right along OR just follow my recipe and swap these cereals for some rice cereal-just don’t forget to brown the butter and add equal parts marshmallow! Scroll down for the recipe below and then post your pics on IG and tag me @BrandiMilloy

Colorful Marshmallow Cereal Treats

by Brandi Milloy

makes 8 2x2 squares

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp. butter

• 3 cups cereal of your choice

• 3 cups mini marshmallows

Directions

1. Melt butter in a pot on a medium low heat until butter starts to foam and get brown. Sprinkle a bit of salt if you’re feeling fancy. Add marshmallows and lower heat and mix. Once marshmallows have melted, remove from heat and add cereal. Press mixture into a parchment lined loaf pan. Once cooled, remove from pan and cut into 8 squares and enjoy!

I just loved hanging with Erin Robinson on the set of her new show, What the Flavor on ClevverTV. She is every bit relatable, adorable and so much fun to be around. It didn't even feel like we were working.  I just loved showing her how to make one of my favorite treats in cake form-a ooey gooey marshmallow cereal treat cake featuring the A team or your childhood (Fruit Loops, Fruity Pebbles & Lucky Charms). We made a "cake layer" of each cereal and put yummy frosting in between. Then because we are both living our best lives, decided to hide Skittles and sprinkles in the middle- cause why not. 

This cake would be perfect for a party especially one where you want to show off how amazing you are. Who doesn't love rice krispie treats and candy? Hello! No one! Be sure to watch some fun behind the scenes we did together below.

Then check out the episode here and then be sure to make the cake and post all your gorgeous photos on instagram and tag me @BrandiMilloy and @ErinRobinson. 

I promise to remake this and post some better pics! LOL This was after we had eaten half of it. Whoopsie.

RAINBOW & SPRINKLES UNICORN MARSHMALLOW CEREAL CAKE

By Brandi Milloy

• 6 tbsp. butter
• 9 cups marshmallows
• 12 cups cereal
• 1-16oz. container frosting
• 1/2 cup sprinkles plus more for decorating
• 3/4 cup skittles or candy of choice plus more for decorating
• cereal marshmallows

Special tools

8" round cake stand

6" round cake tins/pans

Directions

1. Into a heavy bottom pot, 2 tbsp. butter on medium heat, being careful not to burn. Once melted, add 3 cups of cereal and mix. Allow to cool slightly and then press into 6" round cake pan that's been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Repeat step 1 until you've made all three layers of cereal cake. Allow to cool.
3. Using a biscuit or cookie cutter, cut out a hole in the center of each cake. Set aside.
4. To assemble: spread a little frosting onto your cake stand to keep the cake from moving.  Place one cereal layer in the center of your stand and top with frosting and sprinkles. Repeat with the next two layers. 
5. Once you have three frosted cake layers stacked on each other, pour your skittles into center of cake and top with a piece of excess cereal to close hole. Frost your cake and decorate with candy, sprinkles and marshmallows. Serve immediately and enjoy! 

Recently I was invited to Home & Family on The Hallmark Channel to make my Ooey Gooey Marshmallow Cereal Treats. I had so much fun cooking in the kitchen with Mark Steines. From his adorable (but questionable) dance moves to talking about our daughters (his daughter, Parker is about the same age as Milly), it was the most I've laughed while working in a long time! You can watch the full segment here. Then scroll down for the most delicious cereal bar recipes you've ever had. I've made sure to pack them with plenty of marshmallow and loads of flavor. You can have fun making them your own by customizing them with different cereals, add ins and toppings! Enjoy!

Ooey Gooey Peanut Butter & Chocolate Cereal Treats

By Brandi Milloy

INGREDIENTS

• Cooking spray
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 (10-ounce) bag Jet-Puffed mini marshmallows
• 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 5 cups Reese’s Puffs Cereal
• 1 cup semi sweet chocolate, melted
• Fleur de Sel, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

1.     Lightly grease a spatula and a 9 x 9” casserole dish.

2.     In large nonstick saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows, and stir occasionally until just melted. Fold in peanut butter. Remove from heat.

3.     Add cereal and quickly stir until cereal is well coated.

4.     Pour and press into casserole dish until evenly distributed. Cool before cutting into squares.

5.     Dip each square halfway into chocolate and sprinkle with fleur de sel. Place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper to set chocolate.

6.     Best if served the same day. Otherwise, store in an airtight container or plastic wrap for up to two days. 

Ooey Gooey Lucky Charms Marshmallow Treats

By Brandi Milloy

INGREDIENTS

• Cooking spray
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 (10-ounce) bag Jet-Puffed mini marshmallows
• 5 cups Lucky Charms Cereal
• 1/3 cup white chocolate, melted
• Lucky Charms Marshmallows (marshmallows only), for garnish

DIRECTIONS

1.     Lightly grease a spatula and a 9 x 9” casserole dish.

2.     In large nonstick saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows, and stir occasionally until just melted. Remove from heat.

3.     Add cereal. Quickly stir until cereal is well coated.

4.     Pour and press into casserole dish until evenly distributed. Using a spatual, spread chocolate on top and garnish with marshmallows. 

5.     Cool before cutting into squares. Best if served the same day. Otherwise, store in an airtight container or plastic wrap for up to two days.

Ooey Gooey Marshmallow Cookies & Cream Treats

By Brandi Milloy

• INGREDIENTS
• Cooking spray
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 (10-ounce) bag Jet-Puffed mini marshmallows
• 4 cups rice krispie cereal
• 1 package or about 25 Oreo cookies, crushed
• 1/4 tsp. coarse sea salt
• White chocolate, melted
• Mini Oreo Cookies, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

1.     Lightly grease a spatula and a 9 x 9” casserole dish.

2.     In large nonstick saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows, and stir occasionally until just melted. Remove from heat.

3.     Add cereal, crushed cookies and salt and mix until everything is combined.

4.     Pour and press into casserole dish until evenly distributed. Cool completely.

5.     Drizzle with chocolate on top and garnish with mini Oreo cookies.

6.      Cut into squares.

7.     Best if served the same day. Otherwise, store in an airtight container or plastic wrap for up to two days.