Ingredients
Units
Scale
Crust:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup crushed chocolate cereal (e.g., Cocoa Pebbles or Cocoa Krispies)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- 3/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 2 1/2 cups chocolate cereal
Others:
- 2 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
- Candy sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with foil, extending the edges over the sides for easy removal, and lightly grease the foil.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, crushed chocolate cereal, brown sugar, and baking powder. Mix well.
- Add the softened butter and vanilla, mixing until the dough comes together.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake the Crust:
- Bake the crust for 12-15 minutes or until light golden brown.
- Remove the pan from the oven and immediately sprinkle the crust with miniature marshmallows.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 1-2 minutes, just until the marshmallows begin to puff.
- Prepare the Topping:
- In a medium saucepan, heat the light corn syrup, butter, and vanilla over medium heat, stirring until smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in the milk chocolate chips until melted and fully combined.
- Gently fold in the chocolate cereal to coat evenly.
- Assemble and Decorate:
- Immediately spoon the warm topping over the marshmallow layer, spreading gently to cover.
- Sprinkle candy sprinkles over the topping while it’s still warm.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan.
- Cut into Hearts:
- Once the bars have set, lift them out of the pan using the foil overhang.
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out heart shapes.
Notes
- For easier cutting, lightly grease the cookie cutter before use.
- Leftover scraps can be crumbled and used as a dessert topping or snack!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 heart
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg