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Marshmallow Melties

Prep 15 min
Total 15 min
Ingredients 3
Servings 24

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 bag (10.5 oz) miniature marshmallows (6 cups)
5 cups Cheerios™ cereal

Directions

1

Spray the bottom and the sides of a 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
2

Place the butter and marshmallows in a large microwavable bowl. Microwave uncovered on High for about 2 minutes, stirring after each minute, until the mixture is smooth. With pot holders, remove the bowl from the microwave.
3

Immediately stir in the cereal until it is evenly coated. Pour the cereal mixture into the pan. With the buttered back of a spoon, press the mixture in the pan until it is even. Cool at least 10 minutes.
4

With a table knife, cut the cereal mixture into 6 rows by 4 rows to make 24 bars. Store the bars in a loosely covered container.

Expert Tips

Pour a bunch of marshmallows on the table or counter and have your child figure out how many fit in one cup.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Bar

Calories: 80

Calories from Fat: 15

Total Fat: 2g; 3%

Saturated Fat: 1g; 4%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 0mg; 0%

Sodium: 70mg; 3%

Potassium: 20mg; 1%

Total Carbohydrate: 15g; 5%

Dietary Fiber: 0g; 0%

Sugars: 7g

Protein: 0g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 4%; 4%

Vitamin C: 0%; 0%

Calcium: 2%; 2%

Iron: 10%; 10%

Exchanges:

1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;