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Make your mornings shine with these Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bars! This easy breakfast favorite combines your favorite cereal with a drizzle of chocolate- and mini marshmallows, of course! These Cinnamon Toast Crunch marshmallow treats are like having dessert for breakfast! The bars are the perfect on-the-go snack with Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, chocolate, and marshmallows. They are like Rice Krispie treats but with a cinnamon flavor.

Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bars
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bars
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bars
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Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bars

Ingredients

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Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bars

Instructions

1
Spray a microwave safe bowl with non-stick cooking spray. Add cereal and marshmallows to bowl. Microwave on high for 45 seconds, or until marshmallows melt. Stir to combine marshmallows and cereal.
2
Run your hands under water to prevent the marshmallows from sticking. Using your hands, form the mixture into two bars.
3
Drizzle melted chocolate on top on each bar and top with sliced almonds.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Butter Blooming Technique 🧈
    Melt butter over low heat and let it cook for 2-3 minutes to develop a nutty aroma, then add your cereal to infuse deeper cinnamon flavor throughout the bars.
  • Marshmallow Timing Strategy 🍫
    Add mini marshmallows in two stages—fold half into the warm cereal mixture and sprinkle the rest on top before the chocolate sets to ensure even distribution and gooey texture.
  • Chocolate Tempering for Smoothness 🔖
    Temper your chocolate chips by melting them with a small amount of coconut oil to create a thin, glossy drizzle that sets properly without cracking or streaking.
  • Almond Toasting Amplification 🌰
    Toast your almonds in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes before chopping and mixing them in to unlock their natural oils and create a richer, more complex nutty flavor.
  • Cooling and Cutting Precision ✂️
    Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours, then use a hot knife (dipped in warm water and wiped clean) to cut clean edges without disturbing the chocolate or marshmallows.

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