Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bars Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

These Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bars are a delightful and easy dessert recipe that combines the beloved flavors of the popular cereal with gooey marshmallows and buttery goodness. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth, these bars are a hit with both kids and adults alike.

The recipe is simple to follow and requires minimal ingredients, making it a great choice for a quick treat or a fun baking project with family.

Easy Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bars Recipe

These bars feature a crunchy base made from Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, combined with melted marshmallows and butter for a chewy texture. The recipe takes about 20 minutes to prepare and sets quickly, yielding approximately 12 bars.

Ingredients

6 cups Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 package (10 oz) mini marshmallows
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
1/4 cup additional Cinnamon Toast Crunch for topping (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Pan: Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
Melt Butter and Marshmallows: In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, add the mini marshmallows and stir continuously until completely melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Combine with Cereal: Add the Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal to the melted marshmallow mixture. Stir gently until all the cereal is evenly coated.
Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Use a spatula or your hands (lightly greased) to press the mixture evenly into the dish.
Add Topping: If desired, sprinkle additional Cinnamon Toast Crunch on top for extra crunch.
Cool and Cut: Allow the bars to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then cut into squares and serve.