Golden Graham Treats
Ingredients:
- 7 cups of Golden Grahams cereal
- 16 oz (1 package) of mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter
- 2-3 Hershey bars (milk chocolate or your preferred type of Hershey bar)
Equipment:
- Large saucepan
- Wooden spoon or heat-resistant spatula
- 9×13 inch baking pan
- Cooking spray or butter (for greasing the pan)
- Knife (for cutting the chocolate bars)
- Refrigerator (for cooling the treats)
Instructions:
- Preparation:
- Begin by gathering all your ingredients and equipment.
- Grease the 9×13 inch baking pan with cooking spray or a thin layer of butter to ensure the treats don’t stick.
- Melt the Butter and Marshmallows:
- Place the large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the 1/2 cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter to the saucepan.
- Once the butter starts to melt, add 6 cups of mini marshmallows.
- Stir constantly with a wooden spoon or heat-resistant spatula to prevent the mixture from burning.
- Continue stirring until the butter and marshmallows are completely melted and combined into a smooth mixture.
- Combine with Cereal:
- Remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Quickly add the 7 cups of Golden Grahams cereal to the melted marshmallow mixture.
- Stir thoroughly until all the cereal pieces are evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- Add Extra Marshmallows:
- Add a handful (about 1 cup) of the remaining mini marshmallows to the mixture.
- Gently stir to distribute the extra marshmallows throughout the cereal mixture. These will add a delightful, slightly chewy texture.
- Transfer to the Baking Pan:
- Pour the mixture into the greased 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Use the back of a spoon or your spatula to press the mixture evenly into the pan.
- Top with Marshmallows and Chocolate:
- Sprinkle a few more mini marshmallows on top of the pressed mixture for added texture and visual appeal.
- Take the Hershey bars and cut them into small pieces using a knife.
- Evenly distribute the chocolate pieces over the top of the marshmallow cereal mixture.
- Cool and Set:
- Place the baking pan in the refrigerator to cool for at least 30 minutes. This helps the treats to firm up and makes them easier to cut.
- Once cooled, remove the pan from the refrigerator.
- Cut and Serve:
- Use a sharp knife to cut the treats into bars of your desired size.
- Serve and enjoy!
These Golden Graham Treats are a delightful combination of crunchy cereal, gooey marshmallows, and rich chocolate that everyone will love. Perfect for parties, snacks, or a sweet treat any time!