These Lucky Charms Rice Krispie Treats are soft, gooey, and packed with colorful marshmallow magic in every bite! Made with just four ingredients, they’re the perfect no-bake dessert.
5 Reasons To Make These Treats
- Colorful and Fun: Kids and grown ups both love these!
- Easy to Make: Ready in just 15 minutes.
- Gooey and Chewy: With just the right amount of sweetness.
- Only 4 Ingredients: Budget friendly treat!
- Perfect for Gifting: Wrap them up and they stay soft for days.
“These Lucky Charm treats were so easy to make, my daughter made them mostly by herself! They turned out so perfect – soft, chewy, and with just the right amount of sweetness. Be careful not to over-stir in the cereal or the cereal marshmallows can start to melt.” — Haley, busy mom of two and passionate home cook and baker.
Ingredient Notes
You only need 4 inexpensive ingredients to whip together a batch of Lucky Charms Treats. See the printable recipe card below for measurements!
- Lucky Charms Cereal: The star of the show, but you could make these bars with any cereal.
- Mini Marshmallows: You can use large marshmallows, but they will take longer to melt. Use soft and fresh marshmallows so the bars turn out soft and chewy, old marshmallows tend to be stale and dry.
- Butter: If you choose to use salted butter, only add an additional 1/4 teaspoon of salt. For an added depth of flavor, you can brown the butter for a slightly nutty flavor. Follow these directions for how to brown butter before adding in the marshmallows.
- Salt: A pinch of salt is optional, but it helps to balance the sweetness.
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How to Make Lucky Charms Rice Krispie Treats
You’re going to love just how quick and easy they are to make — with no oven required! I like to line my pan with parchment paper for easy removal and cleaner cutting. A little butter or non-stick spray will help hold it in place. For a more decorative finish, I always set aside a few of the colorful Lucky Charms marshmallows to press into the top of the bars after I add them to the pan.
Below is a quick step-by-step recipe overview, please scroll down to the printable recipe card for full instructions.
Chef’s Tips & Variations
- Press Gently: Avoid packing the mixture too tightly into the pan. Lightly press it in with buttered hands or a greased spatula to keep the treats soft and airy.
- Even More Marshmallows: For an ultra-gooey texture, stir in up to 3 extra cups of mini marshmallows after melting the first batch. This creates soft, pillowy pockets in each bite.
- Extra Thick: For thick, bakery-style bars, double the recipe OR press the mixture into a smaller pan (like an 8×8-inch pan instead of a 9×13).
- Fun Shapes: Instead of squares, use cookie cutters to make fun shapes like hearts, stars, or circles for special occasions. Insert a lollipop stick into each one for a fun, handheld version—great for kids’ parties!
Lucky Charms Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 (10 oz) bag mini marshmallows
- 1 (12 oz) box Lucky Charms cereal
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Instructions
- Grease a 9×13 pan with butter and set aside. For even easier removal, you can also line the pan with parchment paper.
- In a large non-stick pan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Once melted add salt and marshmallows, stirring until marshmallows melt completely. Remove from heat and quickly fold in the Lucky Charms.
- Transfer mixture to prepared pan and gently press and spread evenly using a buttered spatula. When cooled, cut into squares and enjoy!
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These turned out so amazing for our bake sale! The first to sell out!
Well, these are genius. I want a dozen for breakfast!!
OMG sooooo cute and COLORFUL! I love them!
Give me the whole pan!
Just saw you pop on The Pioneer Woman’s site and am I super jealous! Looks like you had a good time.
Love these! I’m a big Lucky Charms fan, mostly for the marshmallows! These are perfect for St. Patrick’s Day.
I am so in love with these!
Lucky Charms are one of my favorite cereals of all time, so I’m all over these! Love!
My daughter would love these!! Happy St. Patty’s Day 🙂
So adorable! Can’t wait to make these for my kids!
simple & perfect for st pats – loves!