Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bars are sweet and gooey with tons of cinnamon. You only need 3 ingredients to make this fabulous recipe.
I love quick and frugal snacks for my family. I have been making these easy Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bars for at least 10 years. They are made just like my favorite Rice Krispie Treats Recipe but with cinnamon toast crunch cereal.
It’s one of the easiest no bake dessert recipes and the kids love them. If you love Easy Cinnamon Dessert Recipes, you definitely need to try this recipe.
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Why We Love This Recipe
- Only 3 ingredients. It’s so easy with only a few simple ingredients.
- Inexpensive to make. You can make an entire batch for much less than store bought treats.
- Packed with gooey marshmallows and cinnamon. The cinnamon sugar flavor combination is irresistible with gooey marshmallows.
Ingredients
- Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal. Only use fresh cereal or the bars will taste stale.
- Salted Butter. I recommend real butter. If you use unsalted butter, add a pinch of salt to the mixture.
- Mini marshmallows. The marshmallows need to be fresh too.
Find the complete ingredient details at the bottom.
Variations
- Caramel. Mix in caramel morsels into the cereal or sprinkle on top.
- White Chocolate. Drizzle melted white chocolate chips on the bars.
- Vanilla Extract. It’s optional but you can add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the melted marshmallow mixture.
Step By Step Instructions
Step 1. Prepare a 9X13 baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
Step 2. Next, use a microwave-safe bowl. Add the butter and marshmallows to the bowl.
Step 3. Melt in 30 second intervals. Make sure to stir after each interval until melted and combined.
Step 4. Carefully fold in the cereal into the melted marshmallows and butter.
Step 5. Combine with a rubber spatula until the cereal is coated in the melted marshmallow mixture. Pour into the prepared pan. I like to take a piece of waxed paper or parchment paper and use it to press the mixture into an even layer into the pan. This helps my hands not to get so sticky.
Step 6. Finally, let the bars cool completely at room temperature. Then cut into bars and serve.
Storage
Do not store these treats in the refrigerator. They are best left to cool at room temperature so that they remain gooey and delicious! Cover the leftover cereal treats and store inside an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week.
I suggest placing parchment paper in between the layer of cereal bars. This will help them not to stick to each other.
Expert Tips
- Line the pan. You can also line the baking dish with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Then spray with cooking spray. This will make it easy to lift out of the pan and cut the bars.
- Cook in intervals. Melt the butter and marshmallows in 30 second intervals to prevent burning the mixture.
- Press gently. Don’t push the mixture too hard into the pan. This will change the texture and make the bars hard.
- Fresh ingredients. Always use fresh cereal and marshmallows for the best taste and texture.
- Coat your spoon. I find it easier to combine if I spray the spoon before mixing with cooking spray.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, feel free to make these 1-2 days ahead of time.
Large marshmallows can be substituted but they may take longer to melt.
You can freeze the bars up to 2 months inside a freezer container. Allow to thaw overnight in the fridge when ready to serve. The texture may change slightly but they will still be delicious.
Pressing the mixture too firmly into the pan will result in bars that are hard. Also, overcooking the marshmallows or melting on high can make the texture of the bars hard.
Sure! Melt the butter and marshmallows on medium-low heat using a large pot.
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You are going to love this simple and easy recipe. Please make it today and leave a comment and star rating. I love getting your feedback.
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bars
Ingredients
- 5 cups Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal
- 4 tablespoons Salted Butter
- 10 oz. mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Spray a 9X13 baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place the butter and marshmallows in a microwave safe dish. Heat in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval until melted and combined.
- Mix the cereal into the melted marshmallows and butter.
- Pour into the prepared pan. Press quickly into the pan. Iย take a piece of waxed paper or parchment paper and use it to press the mixture into the pan so that my hands donโt get sticky.
- Allow to cool completely at room temperature.
- Cut into bars, serve and enjoy!
It’s so easy with just 3 ingredients and they turned out really good.