These 5-ingredient no-bake Brown Butter Pretzel and Cereal Bar Treats are chewy, salty, and sweet.
You'll need: unsalted butter, marshmallows, honey nut cheerios, pretzels and vanilla extract.
Brown the butter in a sauce pan. Cook until butter is browned and has a nutty aroma. about 5 minutes.
Immediately add marshmallows and vanilla. Reduce heat to low and stir to melt completely, about 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and immediately add cereal and pretzels. Stir to coat.
Press the mixture into a loaf pan. Cool before serving.
You can freeze the bars in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic for up to 2 months. Just let them sit at room temperature for about an hour before serving.
These bars can easily be made way ahead of time. When they’re ready to eat, keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.