Fruity Marshmallow Cereal Bowl Recipes

MARSHMALLOW CEREAL BOWLS

Steps:

• Melt the marshmallows and butter in a medium pot over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat, add the cereal and mix. Let cool slightly.
• Spray a cereal bowl (2 1/2 inches high and 6 1/2 inches in diameter) with nonstick cooking spray and pour in the marshmallow mixture. Spray your hands with the cooking spray and press the mixture into the bowl and up the sides to create a bowl shape. Set aside.
• Microwave the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl for 30 seconds, stirring occasionally. Continue heating for 10 seconds at a time until the chocolate is completely melted; be careful not to burn it.
• Pour the chocolate into the cereal bowl. Use a spatula to spread the chocolate up the sides. Let the bowl set at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes.

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.

CEREAL ICE CREAM BOWL

Steps:

• Melt 6 tablespoons butter in a large pot; add one 10-ounce bag mini marshmallows and stir until melted. Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and 7 cups cereal. Press into 8 small bowls or jumbo-muffin cups coated with cooking spray to form mini bowls; refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.

FRUIT LOOP TREATS

Steps:

• Lightly butter a large heatproof bowl, add cereal and set aside. Lightly butter a 13x9" baking dish, then line with parchment paper, leaving a 2" overhang on long sides. Lightly butter parchment. Cook 3/4 cup butter in a large skillet over medium heat, swirling, until butter foams, then browns (be careful not to let it burn), 5-7 minutes. Add marshmallows and salt. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring constantly, until marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth, about 3 minutes. Mixture will have brown specks and almost look grayish in color, and that's ok!
• Pour marshmallow mixture over cereal scraping the pan to get all the mixture into the bowl. Stir with a large heatproof spatula or large spoon, scraping bottom of bowl and folding, until cereal is completely coated, mixture will get very sticky and thicken as it cools so work quickly. Scrape into prepared pan; then cover with a sheet of parchment paper. Press down firmly to make an even, compact layer (just don't press too hard or you'll break the loops!). Cover treats loosely with plastic and let sit until cool, about 2 hours.
• Just before serving, using parchment paper overhang, lift treats out of pan and place on a cutting board; remove parchment. Using a serrated knife, trim about 1/2" from all sides to make a squared-off rectangle, then cut into an 8x6 grid to make 24 squares.
• Do Ahead: Treats can be made 1 day ahead. Leave in pan. Store tightly wrapped at room temperature. Cut into squares just before serving.