Cornflake Marshmallow Treats
Cornflake Marshmallow Treats are a sweet and crunchy no-bake dessert made with crispy cornflakes coated in a buttery marshmallow mixture. Perfect for holidays, bake sales, parties, and everyday snacking, these nostalgic treats are quick to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 treats
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 6 cups cornflake cereal
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Sprinkles (optional)
- Mini chocolate chips (optional)
- Chopped nuts (optional)
- Dried fruit (optional)
- Holiday candies (optional)
Instructions
- Line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Measure the cornflakes into a large mixing bowl.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
- Add the marshmallows and stir continuously until completely melted and smooth.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Pour the marshmallow mixture over the cornflakes.
- Gently fold until the cereal is evenly coated.
- Stir in any optional add-ins if desired.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan.
- Lightly press it into an even layer without compacting it too firmly.
- Allow the treats to cool and set for about 30 minutes.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Do not overheat the marshmallows, as this can make the treats hard.
- Press the mixture gently into the pan to keep the texture soft and chewy.
- Add chocolate chips only after the mixture cools slightly to prevent melting.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Freeze individually wrapped treats for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
