These Golden Graham cereal bars a simple treat similar to classic Rice Krispie treats but made with Golden Graham cereal instead. Mixed into a yummy combination of melted, gooey marshmallows and butter and pressed into bars along with chocolate for a perfect sweet, crunchy dessert.
Spray a 9x13 inch dish with non-stick spray and set aside.
In a large pot, add the butter and melt over medium-low heat until melted.
4 tablespoons butter
Stir in 5 ½ cups of the marshmallows, stirring frequently, until they have melted.
7 cups mini marshmallows
Remove the pot from the heat and stir in golden grahams and remaining 1 ½ cups of the marshmallows.
6.5 cups golden grahams cereal
Add half of the cereal mixture to the 9x13 inch pan and press it evenly into the bottom of the pan.
Add half of the broken chocolate bars and to this layer of mixture.
3 Hershey chocolate bars
Then, add the other half of the cereal mixture and press it down over the first layer.
Top with the remaining chocolate bar pieces.
Notes
To press the mixture into the pan easily, use a spatula, back of wooden spoon or parchment paper/ wax paper over your hands, or spray your hands with non-stick spray.Use fresh marshmallows.Allow the bars to set in the refrigerator for about an hour, then cut into squares and enjoy.Variations
Add some dried fruit: add raisins or cranberries.
Mix in some chopped nuts or seeds: mix in peanuts, chopped pecans. almonds or walnuts or even sunflower seeds.
Top the bars with a drizzle of melted chocolate and extra mini marshmallows.
Stir in a nut butter: For a nutty flavor, stir in a spoonful of peanut butter, almond butter or other favorite nut butter.
Top with chocolate chips: Feel free to use regular milk chocolate chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, mini chocolate chips instead of chocolate bars.
Add some other candies: Add Reese's Pieces or toffee Heath Bar chips.