Cocoa Puff Marshmallow Treats

A chocolate twist on classic marshmallow cereal treats made with browned butter, vanilla, mini marshmallows, Cocoa Puffs, mini chocolate chips, and an optional melted chocolate drizzle. Preparation/total time includes an estimate based on the recipe steps; the creator did not specify every timing field.

By @mymessykitchenn

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Cook time: 5 minutes

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 1 cup salted butter unsalted may be used if preferred
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 20 oz mini marshmallows mini preferred; large marshmallows may be used
• 0.3333333333 cup mini chocolate chips semi-sweet
• 11 cups Cocoa Puffs
• 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate for drizzling; 1 baking bar

Instructions

1. Line a 9×13 pan with parchment paper. Lightly mist with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. In a large pot, melt the butter. Once melted, continually stir until the butter just begins to brown; it should foam up twice and then begin to give off almost a nutty aroma. Immediately remove from heat so the butter does not burn. Butter is browned and removed from heat.
2. Immediately stir in the vanilla extract. The hot mixture will bubble up, so continue to stir an additional thirty seconds until the sizzling subsides. Sizzling subsides.
3. Add in one bag or half of your marshmallows and mix until almost completely melted before adding the remaining marshmallows. Stir until all of the marshmallows are entirely combined and melted. Add in the mini chocolate chips. Marshmallows are fully melted and chips are added.
4. Add the Cocoa Puffs 2 cups at a time, and using a rubber spatula lightly stir until combined. Continue to add the Cocoa Puffs until everything is evenly combined. Pour into the prepared pan. Lightly wet your hands and gently push into the pan to the edges; do not crush it. Let set up for at least 20 minutes. Treats are evenly combined, panned, and set.
5. Add the semi-sweet chocolate to a heat-proof bowl. Microwave for 15-second intervals, stirring with a clean metal spoon in between, and repeat until completely melted. Once it's ready, set aside for 5 minutes to chill down to room temperature. Using a spoon, drizzle the chocolate onto the treats. Cut and enjoy! Chocolate is melted, drizzled, and treats are cut.