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Why You’ll Love My Recipe
These Minty Chocolate Oreo Cereal Bars are a chocolate lover’s dream! Combining birthday cake, chocolate-covered, and mint-flavoured Oreos with the new Oreo cereal, they pack layers of crunch and sweetness. Add some chewy marshmallows to the mix and you’ve got a treat that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!
If marshmallows are calling your name, why stop at the bars? Try my Marshmallow Cookies or Hot Chocolate Marshmallow Brownies for an extra dose of gooey, chocolatey goodness.
Karlynn’s Recipe Notes
- Skill Level: This recipe is easy and quick – perfect for beginners or anyone craving a crunchy, minty treat!
- Total Time: Prep takes about 15 minutes, plus some time for your bars to set.
- Variations: Pair these bars with my Homemade Mint Hot Chocolate Mix for an extra minty spread. Or for a fun twist, try layering half of the marshmallow mixture with Chocolate Sauce before topping with the remaining mixture, or drizzle some on top!
- Tools For This Recipe: You’ll need a 9×13-inch baking pan, a large mixing bowl, a large saucepan, a spoon or spatula for stirring the marshmallows, and a knife for slicing.
What You’ll Need for Ingredients
Oreo Puffs: These little cereal puffs are chocolatey, crunchy, and totally addictive. I didn’t even know they existed until I found them in the cereal aisle! Karlynn’s Tip: Any other chocolate cereal can be swapped in if you can’t track down Oreo Puffs.
Oreo Cookies: Use a mix of birthday cake, chocolate-covered, and mint Oreos for layered flavor in every bite. Karlynn’s Tip: Customize this recipe with your favorite Oreos for a personal twist.
Marshmallows: Marshmallows add the gooey, melty texture that holds these bars together and makes them totally irresistible.
Butter: Use salted butter and a splash of vanilla extract to create a rich, flavorful base that enhances every bite. Karlynn’s Tip: Gently melt the butter and let it brown lightly for a subtle, nutty taste that complements the chocolate and Oreos.
How To Make Minty Chocolate Oreo Cereal Bars
This is a quick overview of the recipe. The full list of ingredients & complete step-by-step instructions are in the recipe card below.
- Grease a 9×13 pan or line with parchment paper.
- Grease the inside of a large mixing bowl with butter, then add the cereal and chopped cookies.
- Melt the marshmallows in butter until smooth. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the marshmallow mixture over the cereal and cookies and gently stir to coat evenly.
- Press the mixture firmly into the pan to ensure it reaches the edges.
- Cover with plastic wrap and let sit until it sets, about an hour. Then slice and enjoy!
Karlynn’s Tips and Tricks for the Perfect Minty Chocolate Oreo Cereal Bars
- Add Marshmallows Gradually: Add your marshmallows slowly and stir constantly to prevent clumps and ensure a smooth, creamy mixture.
- Customize Your Bars: Experiment with different chocolate cereals, cookie flavors, candy pieces, or even stir peanut or almond butter into the marshmallow mixture for a nutty chocolate twist!
- Mix While Warm: Once the marshmallow mixture is fully melted, pour it over the cereal and crushed Oreos right away. It starts to set fast, so stir immediately to coat everything evenly.
Storage Instructions
These Minty Chocolate Oreo Cereal Bars store easily on the counter and freeze just as well – though they usually disappear before you get the chance!
Room Temperature: Store your bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. This keeps the marshmallows soft and the cereal crisp. There’s no need to refrigerate, as the bars will harden.
Freezer: After the bars have fully set, slice them and place them in a freezer-safe container or freezer bag. They’ll keep well in the freezer for up to 3 months, according to USDA food safety guidelines.
More Delicious Bars & Squares Recipes
If you loved these cereal bars, you’ll want to check out these other Bars & Squares recipes next:
- Date Bars (Date Squares) are a simple, sweet treat with a cozy, old-school flavor.
- These Mars Bars Squares melt in your mouth with sweet, caramelly chocolate and crunchy Rice Krispies cereal.
- Seven Layer Bars are full of chocolate, pecans, coconut, and crunchy graham cracker crumbs. What an indulgent treat!
And just like that, you have a pan of Minty Chocolate Oreo Cereal Bars waiting on the counter. These chewy, chocolatey bars disappear fast, so be sure to grab one while you can!
Give this recipe a try and let me know how yours turns out in the comments. I love hearing how you make these treats your own!
Happy Baking!
Karlynn
Chocolate Oreo Cereal Bars
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Ingredients
- 420 grams Oreo Puffs cereal
- 400 grams marshmallows
- ⅓ cup salted butter extra for greasing pan
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup Birthday Cake Oreo cookies, chopped
- ½ cup Chocolate Covered Oreo Cookies, chopped
- ½ cup Mint Chocolate Oreo Cookies, chopped
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan with butter.
- Grease the inside of a large mixing bowl with butter then pour in the box of cereal, the chopped cookies, tossing lightly to combine.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan on low heat.
- Add the bag of marshmallows. Stir, melting the marshmallows, until they have dissolved into a smooth mixture. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the marshmallow mixture over the cereal and cookies and gently stir to coat evenly.
- Turn out the cereal mixture into the prepared pan. Butter your hands, then firmly press the mixture into an even layer. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit until it sets, about an hour.
- Slice into squares and serve.
- Store in a closed container for up to 5 days at room temperature.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
The Kitchen Magpie says
Oh they are haha!
Cheryl Clyne says
Your kids must feel so lucky to be your taste testers!
The Kitchen Magpie says
NICE! I might have to steal your idea lol!
Candace Calkins says
Krave is pretty popular in our house. Chocolate Cheerios are surprisingly good too. I like to make what I call Garbage Bars. Whatever’s in the cupboard that the kids wouldn’t eat, or those annoying boxes with like a half a serving left, that’s how I get rid of it.
The Kitchen Magpie says
Yes, they do! What’s your favorite chocolate cereal? What’re you going to use for them?
The Kitchen Magpie says
AW thanks! I love any and all praise 😉
Helen Richards says
You post the coolest things to make! Love it!
Candace Calkins says
Oh boy….these need to be made in my kitchen, and soon 🙂