Halloween Marshmallow Cereal Bars
These Halloween marshmallow cereal bars are made with Count Chocula cereal and gooey marshmallows, then dipped in green candy melts and decorated with candy eyes to create adorable Frankenstein treats.
Servings 24 bars
Ingredients
Marshmallow Cereal Bars
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 14 ounces mini marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 9½ –10 cups Count Chocula cereal
For Decorating
- 12 ounces green candy melting wafers
- Candy eyes
- Black decorating gel
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat.
- Add the mini marshmallows and stir frequently until completely melted and smooth.
- Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Add the Count Chocula cereal and gently fold until all of the cereal is evenly coated in the marshmallow mixture.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Lightly grease a spatula or your hands and gently press the cereal mixture into an even layer. Don't pack it down too firmly.
- Allow the bars to cool and set for about 30 minutes.
- Lift the cereal mixture from the pan and cut into 20–24 rectangular bars.
- Melt the green candy wafers according to the package directions.
- Dip the top portion of each cereal bar into the melted green candy coating. Allow the excess to drip off, then place on parchment or wax paper.
- While the green coating is still wet, add two candy eyes to each bar.
- Once the green coating begins to set, use black decorating gel to draw Frankenstein hair, mouths, stitches, and other details.
- Allow the decorations to set completely before serving.
Notes
For softer cereal bars, melt the marshmallows over low heat and avoid firmly packing the mixture into the pan.
Store the finished bars in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days.
Count Chocula can also be swapped for Boo Berry or Franken Berry Monsters cereal.