Feel like a kid again! Jack’s Marshmallow Treats let you fully embrace your childhood! Simple, but oh so delicious, the cinnamon-crunch of Apple Jacks® cereal is combined with creamy, melted marshmallows and a touch of vanilla for the perfect sweet treat combination. Let Jack’s Marshmallow Treats be a blast of great taste from the past. Jack knows where it’s at!
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons butter, plus more, to taste, for greasing the dish
- 1 (10-ounce) bag miniature marshmallows
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 7 cups Apple Jacks cereal
Directions
Step 1 -Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with the extra butter.
Step 2 -In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt 5 tablespoons of the remaining butter.
Step 3 -Add the marshmallows to the melted butter, and cook, while stirring constantly, until melted.
Step 4 -Transfer the melted marshmallows in the saucepan to a wire rack and immediately add the cinnamon and the vanilla extract, while stirring to combine.
Step 5 -Immediately add the Apple Jacks cereal to the marshmallow mixture and stir until fully combined.
Step 6 -Immediately spread the cereal mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish with a spatula, pressing it down until completely even.
Step 7 -Transfer the cereal mixture to the refrigerator and let it chill until firm, at least 2 hours.
Step 8 -Transfer the cereal mixture from the refrigerator to a flat surface.
Step 9 -With a serrated knife, cut the treats into serving-sized pieces and serve.
