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I love Lucky Charms!
My favorite breakfast when I was little was either a raspberry toaster strudel, S’mores poptart, cinnamon-sugar donut, or a bowl of Lucky Charms. Or my mom’s homemade waffles. I have always liked my sugar, yes. 
Breakfast looks a little different these days for me, but there is one thing that will never change: I will always love me Lucky Charms! And it was only a matter of time until I made dessert with them. You will adore these cereal bars!
They are Rice Krispie Treats with a colorful little marshmallow makeover. I also used the MAX amount of marshmallow that I could because let’s face it – I love marshmallow goo. Who doesn’t?!
Extra marshmallow on top of the actual Lucky Charms marshmallows.
DOUBLE the marshmallow fun.
Look at all of that marshmallow! ↓
To really make the treats feel special, I dipped the bottoms in melted white chocolate. They remind me of the packaged Lucky Charms treats you can find at the store.
My treats are not as hard or stale-tasting as the store-bought kind. And the white chocolate actually tastes like white chocolate. AND you get more than 6 in a box – my recipe makes 18 extra large bars. Homemade always wins in my book. 
To start, get your Lucky Charms cereal ready.
I used 6 cups of cereal, which will leave you with some leftover in a normal 14 oz box.
Set the cereal aside. Melt 1/2 stick (4 Tbsp) of butter over low heat. Add one 10 oz bag of marshmallows PLUS 1 extra cup. I’m sorry, but I’m making you buy extra marshmallows. Trust me, it is so worth it to add that extra cup. It will make your bars so sticky, gooey, and full of those glorious stretchy marshmallow strings.
When I’m making any kind of rice krispie/marshmallow cereal treat, I always use more butter (and less cereal) than your typical recipe. The marshmallows are what harden and turn your treats to rocks the next day, so you want to butter them up as much as you can. When you are melting the two together, be sure to do so on very low heat and constantly stir. You want the mixture to be very buttery.
Once the marshmallows are melted with the butter, remove from heat, pour the Lucky Charms in and stir it all together, making sure to do so gently – you don’t want to break the cereal.
After it is all stirred together, transfer to a 9×13 baking pan.
Be sure to not press the treats into the pan with force. That’s what creates a hard cereal treat! Instead, you want to mold them into the pan’s shape by very, very gently pressing down with a spatula. I spray the backside of my spatula with non-stick spray for ease.
Allow the treats to set for about 2 hours at room temperature before cutting. I do not refrigerate my treats because that is what makes them rock hard. Once you have them cut into 18 rectangles (or larger/smaller), dip them into melted white chocolate.
I used 16 ounces of melting white chocolate from Ghirardelli that I found on sale at the store. You may use ANY kind of white chocolate made for melting, not white chocolate chips. You could also use candy melts (found at craft stores) or almond bark (found at Walmart, Target, and most grocery stores) for dipping as well.
If dipping isn’t your forte, you could always just add white chocolate chips to the cereal before coating with the melted butter/marshmallow.
The cereal bars aren’t as soft as my rice krispie treats, but that is only because Lucky Charms is a much crunchier cereal. Think of biting into one of these treats as if you were eating a spoon of Marshmallow Fluff topped with Lucky Charms and white chocolate. Amazing, huh?
These are so easy to make and there is NO baking involved. Perfect for any last minute get togethers or parties you may have for St. Patrick’s Day, or any day of the year.
Aren’t they pretty? And may I add… magically delicious, too.
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Makes 18 large treats.
Ingredients
- 6 cups Lucky Charms cereal
- 4 Tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 10 ounce bag of marshmallows + 1 cup (extra cup is strongly recommended)
- 16 ounces melting white chocolate (or almond bark or candy melts)
Instructions
- Spray 9x13 baking pan with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Add the marshmallows until they are just about fully melted into the butter. Some chunks of marshmallow may remain. Add in the Lucky Charms cereal and stir until the cereal is fully coated.
- Pour mixture into prepared baking pan and gently spread out evenly. I sprayed the back of a large spatula with non-stick spray and gently pressed the mixture without packing it down.
- Allow to set for 2 hours at room temperature before cutting into rectangles or squares, whichever shape/size you prefer.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside. Melt the white chocolate according to package instructions. Hold the treat and dip the bottom into white chocolate, making sure to coat it generously. Place treats white chocolate side up on prepared baking sheet. Allow chocolate to set at room temperature for about 10 minutes. Store treats at room temperature.
Notes
*If you don't want to dip them into white chocolate, you could add 1 cup of white chocolate chips to the cereal before coating with the melted butter/marshmallow.
Recipe source: sallysbakingaddiction.com
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I love easy, no-bake desserts like today’s recipe. Here are a few of my favorites!
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Reese’s Peanut Butter White Chocolate Bark
Chocolate Frosted Reese’s Puffs Treats
Cake Batter Rice Krispie Treats
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I love that first picture especially, Sally! Ooey gooey marshmallow, and lots of it….what’s not to love?! Such a fun treat!
Colleen @ What’s Baking in the Barbershop?! recently posted..Beer Cheese Bread
Homemade is ALWAYS better! This Lucky Charms version of Rice Krispie Treats is so fun and perfect for St Patty’s Day coming up. You certainly don’t have to convince me to buy an extra bag of marshmallow just for that extra cup. I’ll take extra marshmallow any day… and will probably use that second bag just as quickly as I did the first in another yummy marshmallow-y dessert! Maybe possibly even in a fluffernutter version of Rice Krispie Treats?! YUMMM
Elaine @ Cooking to Perfection recently posted..Skinny Chocolate Biscoff Muffins
extra marshmallows all the time. and a fluffernutter rice krispie treat is now the only thing on my mind, Elaine
I have been craving Lucky Charms all week! I loved them as a kid, as well
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes recently posted..Homemade Shamrock Shake
My kids love Lucky Charms!!! Your white chocolate treats look super adorable, Sally!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet recently posted..Chocolate Chip Milk Dunkers
Homemade is definitely always better. My toddler just experienced Lucky Charms for the first time at daycare yesterday. She got to sort the marshmallows, and then I immediately thought of the jingle for the cereal (pink hearts, orange stars, yellow diamonds, green clovers, blue diamonds and purple horseshoes!). The purple horseshoes were such a big deal because they were new.
I bet she would love these treats!
Eva @ Eva Bakes recently posted..Cinnamon sugar donut muffins
That is so fun, Eva! Her world is now forever changed because Lucky Charms are the best little cereal.
Magically delicious!
My kids would be thrilled if I made these!
Jen @ Jen’s Favorite Cookies recently posted..Coconut Lime Poke Cake
I love Lucky Charms! Growing up and even in my early twenties, I never went a day without my big bowl of Lucky Charms! They are one of my favorite cereals, that I haven’t had in years!! Love you recipe!! Now I need some Lucky Charms!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers recently posted..Three Cheese Chicken Alfredo
Mmmm, I bet these are good!! My kids love Lucky Charms!!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Sugar Free Strawberry Ice Cream Topping #HealthyChoices
I never knew those bars even existed! Homemade definitely looks better
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie recently posted..Guiltless Avocado Alfredo Pasta with Spicy Chicken
Ohh My goodness these look to die for! When I was growing up I was only allowed sugary breakfasts at my grandmothers house where we had Lucky Charms, Pops and Raspberry Toaster Strudel… the Toaster Strudel was definitely my favorite with the Lucky Charms coming in a close second!
Anne @The Cooking Campaign recently posted..Dessert Day: Fudge Pudding Cake!
I LOVE toaster strudels and haven’t had one in years! My sister always loved Pops, but I was a lucky charms and fruit loops gal
The little kid in me is ALL OVER this treat Sally! I used to beg my mom to buy Lucky Charms, but haven’t picked a box in forever. What a fun way to use them!
(PS. I did enjoy a Toaster Streudel two weeks ago for old time’s sake. Just as perfect as I remembered. Go for it next time you are at the store!)
Erin | The Law Student’s Wife recently posted..Crispy Chewy Pretzel, Peanut Butter, and Chocolate Chip Cookies
buy toaster strudels at the store next time? ok, if you insist…
Ahhhh Lucky Charms were my favorite and I haven’t had them in foreverrrr, now I’m having a major craving!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) recently posted..#PhotoAnHour
omg sally I feel like I write this on every freaking post but DUDE THEY’RE SO CUTE AAAAHHH. I’m a lame-o when it comes to cereal (plain ole cheerios for me) but I seriously never thought to use lucky charms in cereal treats. BRILLIANT.
Jess @ On Sugar Mountain recently posted..Cake Batter Rice Krispie Treats
So cute that there are these “lucky charms” hidden in these treats. Can’t imagine any child not loving it! : )
Monica recently posted..Banana chocolate chip muffins – chiffon style
Sally I’m a huge!! fan of RKTreasts and cereal bars like this. I love that you used a full stick of butter (I learned from my now fave recipe that a full stick – none of this half stick business) is the way to go. And that you also tacked on an extra cup of marshmallows. The goo factor is so evident and love it! And of course, the white choc base. Swoon! They look amazing! And I love Lucky Charms
A fave as a kid and even now!
Averie @ Averie Cooks recently posted..Strawberry and Sprinkles Buttermilk Pancakes
Is it bad that I crave huge bowls of Lucky Charms even now? I love them Averie!
I love all the marshmallow goo! And, the fact that you dipped them in white chocolate…OH MY! I definitely agree with you about homemade krispie treats, of any kind, are far better than store bought. Sally, you’ve totally motivated me to go visit the cereal isle today! (=
Gloria @ Simply Gloria recently posted..Mint Triple Chocolate Cookies
Hey Gloria! You have to try these! All the marshmallow goo, the crunchy cereal – they are wonderful.
I love how often you post! It’s obvious you work really hard! Sometimes I just look through the pictures because they are so beautiful. You’ve got serious talent! Thank you for all the time you put into making such an awesome site.
Hey Bethany! Can I give you a huge THANK YOU for your very sweet comment? Honestly, it made my day to read it yesterday. I’m glad you enjoy my photography and the frequency of my posts/recipes.
Thank you for reading!
Yum! I totally agree about homemade treats. These look a thousand times better than store-bought!
Caroline @ Pass the Cocoa recently posted..Raspberry Sweet Rolls
These are so fun and definitely was one of my favorite cereals growing up. Love that they’re dipped in white chocolate. That can only make them better!
Marcie @ FlavortheMoments recently posted..Peanut Butter Chocolate Mini Egg Blondies
I’m sold! We buy Lucky Charms in bulk. Definitely a family favorite! This recipe looks great and simple to make!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet recently posted..Black Cherry Yogurt Crepes
I LOVE Lucky Charms. Jordan begs me for them but I never buy them because she’ll eat one bowl and I’ll eat the rest! And I SO love double marshmallow. Much better that way!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust recently posted..Baileys Irish Creamer Cheesecake Pie
These look adorable. We’ll definitely be making them! I made the mint chocolate chip cheese cake brownies and the cake batter chocolate chip cookies. Both are hits! I’m going back through your website and staying on top of your new recipes!! I’m going to make the brownies with peanut butter frosting and chocolate covere pretzels for my school’s potluck lunch next week!
Hey Meredith! I’m so happy you are enjoying all of my recipes so far – you have picked GREAT ones to make. I love those mint cheesecake brownies. And the PB/Pretzel/Chocolate Brownies. I can tell you like brownies.
I have gotta try these!
Jenn recently posted..Creamy Vegetable Medley Casserole
Holy cow – always 1 ahead of me!
I planned on making these this week!
I use an entire stick of butter with the marshmallow mixture. Yum. That is how my mom taught me to make them.
Mary Ellen recently posted..Orange Julius Copycat
Hey Mary Ellen – yum! A whole stick of butter in the mix – can’t imagine how buttery they must be!
So cute! Have you seen the special edition Saint Patrick’s Day Lucky Charms that have all (or at least mostly) clover hat marshmallows? I have to say Lucky Charms Treats are a guilty pleasure…just like Lucky Charms cereal. In general I like more virtuous breakfast cereals (corn flakes!!!), but oh man, Lucky Charms…:D Thanks for the recipe! Yours look way better than the cement store-bought ones.
Hey Caley!! I haven’t seen those lucky charms in the store, no! I like healthier breakfast cereals as well like I mentioned above – I can’t imagine starting my workday with Lucky Charms, although – that would be nice.
Kashi and bran flakes for me and then – lucky charms treats for dessert. 
I LOVE your superfluous amount of marshmallow. I’m addicted to the super gooey/sticky types of rice krispies so your tip of adding an additional cup of it is perfect! I need to try this soon with your tip! I bet i won’t make it any other way
Julie @ Table for Two recently posted..{Giveaway} Sucré, A Sweet Boutique in New Orleans
these look awesome! I wonder how they would be with Chocolate Lucky Charms… (:
Teresa Young recently posted..Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins
Teresa – I love that idea! I’ve never seen Chocolate Lucky Charms in the store – just online. I’ll have to keep my eyes peeled!
mmmm…yummy! i love lucky charms and rice crispy bars..why not combine them?? these look sooo ooey gooey and awesome
i remember when i was little, i’d always add more marshmallows to my bowl.. and i would always save them for last since they were my favorite!
Marti – that’s what I would do as well. Add more marshmallows to my bowl. They are the best part!
Mmm, the breakfast of champions!
Oh gosh, my husband would die for these (and I just might too!)!
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. recently posted..Ham and Gruyère Crêpes
Dessert minds think alike! I was totally going to make these today and I saw your post and I wanted them even more! I love dipping Rice Krispies in chocolate! And I will look for any excuse to do so!
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting recently posted..Cadbury Cookie Brittle
I will come up with an excuse to dip any dessert in chocolate!
Marshmallows (and smores poptarts, ughh!) are the things I’ve missed most about being a vegetarian. Way to temp me! I’ve found a few marshmallow replacements, but I dont think there’s a replacement for lucky charms (or smores poptarts… I’ve looked at all of the internet, and there aren’t any decent recipes with fluff. There’s a challenge for you
).
These pictures look SO amazing though. I’m just going to eat with my eyes this morning, saves calories! lol
Kelly @ Hidden Fruits and Veggies recently posted..Vegan Toasty Coconut Cream Pie
Thank you for the challenge! And thank you for the photography compliment Kelly – that means a lot to me!
These would last about two seconds in my house! My kids are huge Lucky Charm’s eaters. I would be mom of the year in their eyes if I made these for them!
So cute, Tanya! I hope you make them sometime.
I love that you always take one extra step to put treats into a class of their own! These would have been adorable just as simple cereal bars but dipping them in white chocolate makes them that much more special!
Mercedes recently posted..Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Bars
Girl you speak my language. Lucky charms is one of my favorite cereals – shh don’t tell my son.
I know my kiddo would love these treats too, I’ll definitely have to try these. 
Amber @ Sprinkled With Flour recently posted..Strawberry Avocado Gorgonzola Salad
Never seen lucky charms in my life. Looks like something to try…
Daniela @ FoodrecipesHQ recently posted..Pastry-Wrapped Camembert with Red Grapes
Reading comments… What’s in marshmallows that isn’t suitable for a vegetarian diet?
Daniela @ FoodrecipesHQ recently posted..Pastry-Wrapped Camembert with Red Grapes
I have no clue Daniela! I don’t follow a vegan or vegetarian diet. It might be a gray area for some.
These are so fun, Sally! I haven’t had a marshmallow treat in so long, now I’m craving one!
Cassie | Bake Your Day recently posted..Chocolate Chunk Potato Chip Cookie Bars
Eek, I LOVE Lucky Charms! And well, every other sugary cereal on that note
I am drooling over the white chocolate bottoms of these gooey, chewy treats! Those yogurt-dipped treats were always my fave, and this looks fantastic!!
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel recently posted..Almond Joy Magic Pie (For Pi Day!)
Glorious is the adjective to describe these treats of joy.
Kammie @ Sensual Appeal recently posted..Szarlotka or Traditional Polish Apple Pie, reduced sugar
Hey Kammie – I 100% agree
Lucky Charms will always be my favorite breakfast cereal. Those little marshmallows just make me so darn happy or maybe thats the sugar high talking. Anywho, this recipe looks delicious and the white chocolate dipped on the bottom, yum!
Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry recently posted..Coconut Key Lime Pie
it *might* be the sugar talking, but who cares? I’m happy as a clam eating all those colorful marshmallows too!
In high school me and one of my best friends ALWAYS dipped our rice krispy treats in white chocolate!! I bet with lucky charms it is even better!! Must try this!!
Elizabeth @ Confessions of a Baking Queen recently posted..Bailey’s Irish Cream Pie
I completely agree, homemade always wins! And double marshmallows are awesome.
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel recently posted..Salted Caramel Sauce
What a GREAT idea for St. Patrick’s Day! I agree that the store bought cereal bars taste stale, yuck!
Anna {Herbivore Triathlete} recently posted..Tabbouleh
homemade always wins in my book too….plus yours are extra pretty! I wish I had a box of lucky charms right now to make these up for my boys…off to the grocery store tomorrow
angela @ another bite please recently posted..{friday favorites} Girls Weekend to The Cities
I love me Lucky Charms too!!! And in a ooey gooey marshmallow bar that has been dipped in white chocolate? Oh my! That sounds extra magically delicious!!! I love how pretty they look! Guess I need to pick up a box of cereal this weekend
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life recently posted..No Bake Banana Cream Pies in a Jar
I have totally made lucky charm treats before (without the white chocolate) and they were incredible! I should make them again soon and dip them in chocolate : )
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The chocolate takes them to the next level
I think I will make these with the special edition St. Patty’ Day Lucky Charms and dye the white chocolate green.
Love that idea Amanda! Enjoy! Happy St. Patty’s Day. =)
LUCKY CHARMS TREATS?!?!?!?!!?!?! I can’t even speak. My favorite cereal ever!!! When I was little, I used to eat all the cereal part, and save the marshmallows for last. Then I would try to get them to stick to the bottom of my spoon because I was a total freak, and I thought it was cool, and it made them last longer.
I’m totally in love with these!
Ari @ Ari’s Menu recently posted..Chipotle Black Bean Burgers {vegan + gluten-free}
Yeah girl! Lucky Charms treats! They are my favorite cereal and I am NOT surprised they are your favorite as well. We are so alike! xo
Love Lucky Charms! They make awesome cereal treats. Totally agree that the more marshmallows the better and that they should not be refrigerated. A little patience really pays off.
Laura Dembowski recently posted..Cinnamon Raisin Bread
Any recipe that gives me an excuse to pick up a box of Lucky Charms is SO a winner in my book (and heart!).
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Hi Sally! These look super delicious! Can we have permission to use this photo on our Facebook (with proper credit, of course). Let us know what you think!
You sure can, Lucky Charms!
I’m delighted!