Lucky Charms Bars

Instructions

1. Grease an 8x8-inch (for extra thick bars) or 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
2. Pick out about 1 cup of marshmallows from the cereal and set aside for topping the bars.
3. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Slowly add in handfuls of marshmallows and stir until thoroughly melted. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
4. Pour cereal into a large bowl, then top with melted marshmallow mixture. Gently mix until well combined.
5. Transfer to baking dish. Using a rubber spatula (lightly greased with non-stick spray), lightly and gently press into an even layer. Be sure to not press the treats into the dish too tightly or you will end up with hard treats. Sprinkle cereal marshmallows on top and gently press them in.
6. Let the treats stand at room temperature until set, about 1 -2 hours. Do not refrigerate (otherwise the treats will get hard). Once ready, cut into squares and serve.