(Chewy, Sweet & Easier Than You Think!) 🍯✨
✨ WHY THESE BARS ARE MAGIC
✅ No candy thermometer needed (foolproof method)
✅ Customizable add-ins (nuts, dried fruit, chocolate)
✅ Stores for weeks (perfect for gifting!)
Perfect for: Holiday treats • Afternoon tea • Nostalgic candy cravings
🍯 INGREDIENTS (8×8″ pan, makes 16 bars)
✅ The Base
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp creamy peanut butter (or almond butter)
✅ The Crunch
- 2 cups rice cereal (like Rice Krispies)
✅ Optional Upgrades
- ½ cup chopped nuts (almonds, pistachios)
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup melted chocolate for drizzle
👩🍳 STEP-BY-STEP (15 mins active!)
1. Melt the Base
- In a saucepan, melt butter + peanut butter over low heat.
- Add marshmallows, stir until just melted (don’t overheat!).
2. Mix & Press
- Off heat, fold in cereal (+ nuts if using).
- Press into parchment-lined pan with greased hands.
3. Set & Slice
- Chill 1 hour, then cut into bars.
- Drizzle with melted chocolate if desired.
💡 PRO TIPS
🔸 Extra chewy? Use 3.5 cups marshmallows.
🔸 No-stick trick: Spray spatula with oil before pressing.
🔸 Make ahead: Layer between parchment in airtight container.