St. Patrick's Day Cereal Bars

Everyone knows how to make Rice Crispy Treats, but how often do you think about making them with a different kind of cereal? Up until a couple years ago, I never made them with anything but crispy rice. I guess I should be clear and tell you that I only make them a few times a year, since we tend to avoid most of the ingredients involved in making them, but for a once in a while treat they can't be beat. I've made these with fruity pebbles, coco crispies, honey nut cheerios- even capt'n crunch.

But never, EVER with lucky charms until this year. I was grocery shopping and it dawned on me that those would be the perfect treat for St. Patrick's Day!! My kids wondered why I brought home Lucky Charms (we don't eat cereal at our house) but they were super excited when I made the cereal into marshmallow cereal bars.

Yum. Just- yum.

And, like all other cereal bars, these are fast and easy. Make a few for your family this year. They'll thank you :)

Cereal Bars

• 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
• 20 marshmallows
• 6 cups cereal

In a saucepan, melt the marshmallows and shortening together. Stir in the cereal and press into a lightly greased 9x9 inch pan. Let cool completely and cut into bars. Yield: 16 bars

These are fun to make with kids and fun for them to eat. Heck, even big kids will like these. Make some this week!