Two birds, one sweet and tasty stone.

Since forever, I loved a big bowl of cereal. I grew up on non-sugary cereals like Cheerios and Rice Krispies, but I secretly loved Lucky Charms. Those marshmallows softened by milk…yum! My Dad, in fact, taught me at an early age to fill my bowl up to the quite top with cereal before adding milk. No half bowls here. 😉 So when I learned that I could turn my love for Lucky Charms into marshmallow treats, it became my new go-to thing. It’s handheld cereal for on-the-go or at least that’s how I’m justifying it.

I first made these Lucky Charms Marshmallow Treats a few years ago for Malloree’s old softball team. Aptly named the Shamrock’s, A friend and I thought these would be a fun treat for after the game along with green apple Gatorade. Back then I spread the mixture out evenly on a larger rimmed metal baking sheet and used a clover cookie cutter to stamp out shamrock shaped treats. Overachiever much?

It wasn’t as unfussy as it sounds, but bruised palms aside, they did turn out.

This St. Patrick’s Day I wanted to share my recipe so you can make these fun treats! Whether you’re bringing a treat in for a classroom party, packing them in your kids lunch or you only love the cereal like I do, these sweet treats will put a smile on everyone’s face.

To Make These Lucky Charms Marshmallow Treats Set out:

Lucky Charms cereal, which is only about a whole 20.5 ounce box
salted butter
mini marshmallows
vanilla extract
whole milk

Note: Measure out 12 cup of Lucky Charms cereal. Then Separate the cereal from the cereal’s marshmallows. This helps when it comes to mixing, so the warm marshmallow mixture won’t start dissolving the cute lucky charm marshmallows. It doesn’t take as long to separate them as you’d think and will make a difference in your Lucky Charms marshmallow treats.

In a large pot, melt 1 stick (1/2 cup or 8 tablespoons) butter over low heat.

Once melted, add in all 16 ounces of the mini marshmallows.

Stir occasionally.

Stir often until melted.

When smooth, stir in 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1-1/2 tablespoons of whole milk.

Add in the cereal pieces to the marshmallow mixture.

Toss quickly in the warm marshmallow mixture.

Simply when the cereal is mixed in with the marshmallow mixture, add in the Lucky Charms marshmallows.

Gently stir to combine.

Gently yet quickly toss to combine.

Pour the Lucky Charms marshmallow mixture into a lined 9×13 pan that has been sprayed with non-stick spray.

With greased fingers, press the mixture to the corners and sides of the pan evenly. Refrigerate until set.