Grease a 9×13-inch pan with butter or cooking spray then set aside.
Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat.
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Set 1 cup of marshmallows aside, and place the remaining marshmallows, vanilla, and salt in the pan with butter. Stir constantly until the marshmallows melt.
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon salt
Stir in the cereal then remove from heat. Add the remaining 1 cup of marshmallows and ¾ cup of M&Ms.
3 cups Rice Chex, 3 cups Corn Chex
Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and gently pat into place. Add the remaining ½ cup of M&Ms and Valentine sprinkles.
2 tablespoons Valentine sprinkles
Let the Chex bars set for 30 minutes then cut and enjoy!
Notes
The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 cereal bar. Actual calories will vary.
Nutrition Facts
Valentine's Chex Cereal Bars
Serving Size
1 bar
Amount per Serving
Calories
135
% Daily Value*
Fat
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
15
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.4
g
Cholesterol
5
mg
2
%
Sodium
132
mg
6
%
Potassium
15
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
24
g
8
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
15
g
17
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
256
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
38
mg
4
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.