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.
I love how pretty the Crunch Berries are in these krispie treats especially on the sides when they’re cut into squares.
About this Recipe
In this recipe the marshmallows are melted where 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.
Casserole Dish:
Grease the bottom and all sides of 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…
…pretzels.
Gently mix the cereal and pretzels together and set aside.
Marshmallows and Butter:
To a large microwavable bowl, add marshmallows…
…and…
…butter.
Heat the bowl of marshmallows in the microwave for just 30 seconds.
With a large sturdy spoon, give the marshmallows a quick stir (they will 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).
Mix Together:
To the bowl with the 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 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 – Don’t 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:
Cut evenly into 12 squares.
Serve:
It’s time for the chef to do a taste test and sample the goods.
…yum…
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 a snack any time of the day.
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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 treats)
- 2 teaspoons butter, softened (for greasing the casserole dish)
Equipment
- Rectangular casserole dish (13 x 9 x 2 inches)
Instructions
- Grease the bottom and all sides of a casserole dish with butter (rectangular; 13 x 9 x 2-inch casserole dish). Set aside.
- To a large bowl, add the Captain Crunch with Crunch Berries cereal and pretzels. Gently mix the cereal and pretzels together and set aside.
- To a large microwavable bowl, add the marshmallows and butter. Heat the bowl in the microwave for just 30 seconds. With a large sturdy spoon, give the marshmallows a quick stir (they will 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 (the small pieces of unmelted marshmallow add a nice contrast to the colorful cereal and pretzels).
- To the bowl with the 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 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. Don't press directly on the pretzels (so not to break them).
- Let cool completely. If pressed for time, chill in the refrigerator to speed up the cooling process.
- Cut evenly into 12 squares and serve.
Notes
TIP:
Don't 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!