Crispy Cereal Treats

Base Recipe:

 

3 T. unsalted butter, plus more softened for pan

1 10-ounce bag mini marshmallows

1 recipe mix-ins (see below)

 

Cocoa Nutty:

 

5 C. chocolate puffed rice cereal, such as Cocoa Krispies

1 C. cocktail peanuts, roughly chopped

½ C. chopped semisweet chocolate

 

Trail Mix:

 

5 C. puffed oat cereal, such as Puffins

½ C. dried cherries or cranberries

½ C. chopped toasted pecans

½ C. toasted pepitas

 

Tropical Breeze:

 

5 C. flaked corn cereal, such as Corn Flakes

½ C. chopped dried tropical fruit, such as mango and/or pineapple

½ C. toasted coconut flakes

½ C. chopped macadamia nuts

 

Berries and Cream:

 

5 C. whole-grain oat cereal, such as Cheerios

¾ C. chopped freeze-dried raspberries

¾ C. chopped white chocolate

 

Grease a 9-inch square baking pan with softened butter. Melt 3 T. butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add marshmallows; cook, stirring, until melted. Remove from heat.  Stir in cereal and chosen mix-ins to combine. Press into prepared pan; let stand until firm, about 1 hour. Cut into squares and serve, or store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days.