Captain Crunch and Pretzel Marshmallow Krispie Treats
No milk needed for this cereal, just melted ooey gooey marshmallows, pretzels and butter to make scrumptious marshmallow krispie treats.
These krispie treats are all about sweet, salt, sticky, crunch and repeat.
They’re the ultimate finger food that’s perfect for get-togethers and parties, or just because.
And the Crunch Berries look so pretty in these krispie treats especially on the sides when they’re cut into squares.
About this Recipe
In this recipe the marshmallows are melted so they turn creamy but still have some unmelted marshmallows left.
The random bright white marshmallow pieces within the krispie treats are a nice contrast with the bright colors of the cereal.
And they taste pretty darn good too.
Let’s check out the ingredients.
Captain Crunch with Crunch Berries cereal, mini salted pretzel twists, butter, and mini marshmallows
HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE
A printable recipe with the measurements and instructions is located at the bottom of this post.
Preparation
Grease the bottom and all sides inside a casserole dish with butter (13 x 9 x 2- inch casserole dish).
Set aside.
Cereal and Pretzels
To a large bowl,
…add Captain Crunch with Crunch Berries cereal…
…and…
…the…
…pretzels.
Gently mix the cereal and pretzels together.
Set aside.
Marshmallows and Butter
To a large microwavable bowl, add marshmallows…
…and…
…butter.
Slighty Melt the Marshmallow Mixture
Heat the bowl of marshmallows in the microwave for just 30 seconds.
With a large sturdy spoon, stir the marshmallows (they’ll be sticky).
Then put the bowl of marshmallows back in the microwave.
And heat them for another 20 seconds or just until they’re almost creamy but still have some marshmallow lumps in them (the small pieces of unmelted marshmallow add a nice contrast to the colorful cereal and pretzels).
Combine Cereal and Pretzels with the Marshmallow Mixture
To the bowl with the slighty melted marshmallows…
…add the cereal and pretzel mixture.
Next…
…with a large sturdy spoon,
…gently mix together until the cereal and pretzels are coated with the melted marshmallows.
Transfer Mixture to the Casserole Dish
Transfer the cereal and marshmallow mixture into the greased casserole dish.
Use a buttered spatula, wax paper, or water to your hands and fingers to gently press the mixture evenly into the dish so that it’s lightly compressed on the bottom and all sides.
TIP – Be careful not to press directly on the pretzels or they could break.
The more whole pretzel twists there are, the better…to add garnish on top if each krispie treat.
Cool
Let cool completely.
If pressed for time, chill in the refrigerator to speed up the cooling process.
Cut into Squares
While the marshmallow treats are still in the casserole dish, cut them evenly into 12 squares.
Serve
Now it’s time…
…for the chef to do a taste test and sample the goods.
These festive krispie treats are perfect for…
…hungry coworkers who didn’t have time to eat breakfast, or who need a pick-me-up snack around 3pm;
…parties for kids and grown-ups…
…a just-because-gift for a neighbor, friend or someone special…
…a lunch box surprise…
…a late-night snack…
…or to enjoy just because.
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Captain Crunch & Pretzel Krispie Treats
Ingredients
- 4 cups Captain Crunch with Crunch Berries cereal
- 2 cups salted mini whole pretzel twists
- 1 bag (10 ounces) miniature marshmallows (equal to 4 cups)
- 3-1/2 tablespoons butter (salted), cut into cubes (for the krispie marshmallow treats)
- 2 teaspoons butter, softened (for greasing the casserole dish)
Equipment
- Rectangular casserole dish (13 x 9 x 2 inches)
Instructions
Preparation:
- Grease the bottom and all sides inside a casserole dish with butter. Set aside.
Cereal and Pretzels:
- To a large bowl, add Captain Crunch with Crunch Berries cereal and pretzels. Gently mix the cereal and pretzels together and set aside.
Marshmallows and Butter:
- To a large microwavable bowl, add the marshmallows and butter.
Slightly Melt the Marshmallow Mixture:
- Heat the bowl in the microwave for just 30 seconds. With a large sturdy spoon, stir the marshmallows (they'll be sticky).
- Put the bowl of marshmallows back in the microwave and heat for another 20 seconds or just until they're almost creamy but still have some marshmallow lumps in them.
Combine Cereal and Pretzels with Marshmallow Mixture:
- To the bowl with the slightly melted marshmallows, add the cereal and pretzel mixture. With a large sturdy spoon, gently mix together until the cereal and pretzels are coated with the melted marshmallows.
Transfer Mixture to the Casserole Dish:
- Transfer the mixture into the greased casserole dish. Use a buttered spatula, wax paper, or add water to your hands and fingers to gently press the mixture evenly into the dish so that it's lightly compressed on the bottom and all sides. Be careful not to press directly on the pretzels (so not to break them).
Cool:
- Let cool completely. If pressed for time, chill in the refrigerator to speed up the cooling process.
Cut and Serve:
- While the marshmallow treats are still in the casseole dish, cut them evenly into 12 squares. And serve.
Notes
TIP:
- Be careful not to press directly on the pretzels or they could break. The more whole pretzel twists there are, the better…to add garnish on top if each krispie treat.
This recipe was originally posted on December 15, 2017.
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Great post. Its looks great. I bet it taste great.
Thank you!