Description
Homemade Star Crunch is a delightful treat that combines the nostalgic flavors of your childhood with a satisfying blend of chewy and crunchy textures. This quick and easy recipe features crispy rice cereal, gooey marshmallows, and rich chocolate, making it the perfect dessert for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a party or simply craving something sweet, these bars are sure to impress everyone. Customize them with your favorite mix-ins for a personal touch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups crispy rice cereal
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare an 8×8-inch baking dish by greasing it with butter or cooking spray.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and mini marshmallows together, stirring continuously until smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips until melted.
- Fold in crispy rice cereal until well coated.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and press down evenly.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares or bars.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg