Get ready to embark on a whimsical culinary adventure with "One Free Hour in the Candy Store," an irresistible no-bake treat that’s as colorful as it is delicious! This playful dessert recipe combines gooey marshmallow-coated crispy rice cereal with an explosion of textures and flavors from gummy candies, chocolate chips, crunchy pretzel sticks, and a sprinkle of vibrant sprinkles. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a short set time, these chewy, crunchy squares are perfect for kids’ birthday parties, movie nights, or satisfying your sweet tooth in a pinch. Fun to make and delightful to eat, this recipe is a nostalgic trip down candy lane with every bite!
Prepare a 9x9-inch square baking dish by lightly greasing it with butter or nonstick spray and lining it with parchment paper.
In a large pot, melt the butter over low heat, stirring occasionally.
Add the mini marshmallows to the pot, stirring constantly until they are completely melted and smooth.
Remove the pot from heat and immediately stir in the crispy rice cereal until fully coated with the marshmallow mixture.
Gently fold in the gummy candies, chocolate chips, and pretzel sticks, being careful not to crush the ingredients.
Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish using a buttered spatula or your hands (lightly greased).
Sprinkle the colored sprinkles generously over the top, pressing them gently to adhere.
Let the mixture cool and set for 1 hour at room temperature or 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Once set, lift the dessert out of the dish using the parchment paper and cut it into 12 squares.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Serving size | 1668.4 grams (1668.4g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 6635 |
Total Fat 129.20g | 166% |
Saturated Fat 68.10g | 341% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.60g | |
Cholesterol 132mg | 44% |
Sodium 6807mg | 296% |
Total Carbohydrate 1317.60g | 479% |
Dietary Fiber 23.20g | 83% |
Total Sugars 578.40g | |
Protein 83.30g | 167% |
Vitamin D 9IU | 45% |
Calcium 216mg | 17% |
Iron 62mg | 344% |
Potassium 1538mg | 33% |
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