Easter Cereal Bars: These incredible Easter treats are inspired by everybody’s favorite campfire treat…s’mores. With easy-to-find ingredients and fun colors, these Easter Basket Treats will be the hit of the Easter Egg Hunt! Golden Graham Cereal, strawberry-flavored marshmallows, white chocolate, and colorful candy melts make this the perfect Easter treat!

How to Make Easter Cereal Bars

Golden Graham Cereal, strawberry-flavored marshmallows, white chocolate, and colorful candy melts make this the perfect Easter treat!

GOLDEN GRAHAM CEREAL BARS INGREDIENTS LIST- full printable recipe below in recipe card

• ¼ cup unsalted butter
• 1 (10-ounce) bag of strawberry marshmallows or fruity marshmallows
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 8 cups Golden Grahams cereal, divided
• 1 (24 ounce) block of white vanilla bark, chopped
• ¼ cup of vegetable shortening
• Garnish: assorted candy melts, melted

FRUITY MARSHMALLOW CEREAL BAR TREATS INSTRUCTIONS

• Line a 13×9-inch baking pan with aluminum foil.
• Spray with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a large microwave-safe bowl, add the butter and marshmallows.
• Heat on high for 1 minute, stir, and continue heating on high for 30 seconds. If the mixture is not smooth, heat an additional 30 seconds at 60%. Stir until marshmallows are melted and the mixture is smooth.
• Stir in vanilla; remove from heat.
• Add 6 CUPS cereal, stirring to the marshmallow mixture.
• Using buttered hands (oil will not work), press mixture into prepared baking pan.
• Top evenly with the remaining 2 CUPS of cereal.
• Combine white chocolate and shortening in a large microwave-safe bowl, heat on high for 1 minute, stir, and continue heating on high for 30 seconds. If the mixture is not smooth, heat it for an additional 30 seconds at 60%. Stir until the candy is melted and the mixture is smooth.
• Stir in vanilla; remove from heat.
• Pour mixture over cereal, coating completely.
• Use a spatula to smooth the melted candy, and tap the pan on the counter to settle the mixture.
• Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm.
• Remove from the pan and place on a cutting board.
• Cut into 12 bars.
• Decorate as desired with assorted melted candy melts.

Versatile Treats

Even though the original recipe is delicious, several changes can be made to create an assortment of flavors.

• Swap out the white chocolate for milk or dark chocolate
• Swap out the strawberry marshmallows for regular marshmallows
• Use a different extract in place of the vanilla (if you also swap out the strawberry marshmallows)
• Use peeps instead of marshmallows
• Change the colors of the candy melts to suit your color theme

What are Candy Melts?

Candy Melts (often mistaken for chocolate) are sweet vanilla confectionery coatings that can be used to dip treats, mold candy, pipe and drizzle decorations, and even make ganache. They’re available in a variety of colors and are a Wilton product. They’re mostly found at craft stores. NOTE: ANY BRAND OF MELTING CANDY WAFERS WILL WORK

HOW TO DECORATE THESE CEREAL BARS WITH CANDY MELTS

1. Decide on the colors.
2. Pour ONE cup of each color into a small microwave-safe bowl.
3. Heat for 1 minute on high, stirring. If the candy does not become creamy, continue to heat for 30 seconds at 60% heat.
4. Pour creamy candy melts into small squeeze bottles (usually found in the store with the candy melts) or piping bags.
5. Add the lines in a back-and-forth motion. As the candy hardens, add dollops of each color the size of a small chocolate chip.

Not Just for The Dessert Table

1. PARTY FAVORS: Why hand out party favors? 1. It’s a great way of saying “Thank You” for coming to my party. 2. A party favor serves as a reminder to your guests of the great time they had.
2. EASTER BASKET: Replace some of the store-bought goodies with homemade goodies.
3. BAKE SALE: As mentioned above, these treats are very versatile and can be made in several different ways….perfect for a bake sale.

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In conclusion, making cereal bars with Golden Grahams, fruity marshmallows, and pastel candy melts is a simple yet satisfying way to create a treat that’s as delightful to the eyes as it is to the taste buds. With just a few ingredients, you can whip up a batch of colorful, chewy, and crunchy bars that are perfect for any celebration or as a fun snack. Plus, the versatility of this recipe means you can easily customize it to suit your tastes or occasion. So gather your ingredients, get creative with the candy melts, and enjoy these irresistible, festive cereal bars! Sheryl