These Cinnamon Toast Crunch bars come together in about ten minutes using just a handful of simple ingredients. Gooey melted marshmallows coat every piece of cereal, and stirring in extra whole marshmallows, chocolate chips, and crushed peanuts at the end gives them a fun s'more-inspired twist the whole family will love.
Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper. Use the butter wrapper rubbed along the inside of the pan and especially into the corners to help hold the parchment in place. If using peanuts, place ¼ cup of whole peanuts in a zip-top bag and crush with a meat tenderizer or the bottom of a heavy pan.
Set the Possible Cooker Pro to Sear/Sauté on High and allow it to preheat. Add the 2 tablespoons of butter and let it get about 50% melted before adding the marshmallows.
2 tablespoon butter, salted or unsalted
Add the 4 oz (2 cups) of mini marshmallows to the partially melted butter. Stir constantly until the butter and marshmallows combine into a completely smooth, glossy mixture with no lumps remaining. Do not walk away; constant stirring prevents scorching.
4 oz mini marshmallows
Pour in all 6 oz (4 cups) of Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal. Stir until every piece is fully coated in the marshmallow mixture. Turn off the appliance and remove the pot from the heat. Keep stirring as the mixture cools slightly.
6 oz Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal
Let the cereal mixture cool for 1 to 2 minutes off the heat. Stir in the 1 cup of mini marshmallows and the crushed peanuts (if using). Then add the ¼ cup of chocolate chips and give everything a quick stir to distribute without fully melting the chips.
1 cup mini marshmallows, ¼ cup chocolate chips, ¼ cup peanuts, whole then crushed
Transfer the mixture immediately into the parchment-lined pan. Scrape out every bit from the pot. Place a second piece of parchment paper on top and press firmly with your hands into an even, compact layer. The more you compress the mixture, the better the bars will hold together.
Let the bars set at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours, or refrigerate for 30 to 45 minutes for a quicker set. Once fully firm, lift the parchment out of the pan, peel back the sides, and cut into squares. Cut into approximately 1½ to 2-inch squares for smaller, richer pieces, or larger if preferred.
Notes
PREP TIPS • Use the butter wrapper to rub the inside of the pan before laying in the parchment paper. It helps the parchment stay put, especially in the corners. • Measure out all mix-ins before you start cooking. Once the marshmallows are melted, things move fast. • If using peanuts, crush them in advance in a zip-top bag with a meat tenderizer. A quarter cup of whole peanuts yields about 2 tablespoons crushed.COOKING TIPS • Stir constantly once the marshmallows go in. Scorched marshmallows taste bitter and will ruin the batch. • Let the cereal mixture cool for 1 to 2 minutes off the heat before adding the mix-ins. This keeps the extra marshmallows mostly whole and the chocolate chips from melting completely. • Add the chocolate chips last and work quickly so they stay as intact pockets rather than melting into the entire batch. • Press the mixture firmly into the pan using a second piece of parchment on top. The more you compact it, the better the bars hold together when cut.NUTRITIONAL DISCLAIMER Nutritional information provided is an estimate based on typical ingredient values and standard portion sizes. Actual nutritional content may vary significantly depending on specific brands used, ingredient substitutions, preparation methods, portion sizes, and individual cooking techniques. For precise nutritional information tailored to your specific ingredients and preparation, please consult with a registered dietitian or use laboratory analysis. This information should not be used for medical nutrition therapy or to manage medical conditions without professional guidance.