Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
  • One 10-ounce bag mini marshmallows
  • Kosher salt
  • 6 cups oven-toasted rice cereal, like Rice Chex
  • 1/2 cup salted and roasted almonds, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup raisins, dried cranberries or cherries
  • 1/4 cup salted and roasted sunflower seeds
  • 1/2 cup candy-coated chocolate candies, such as M&M's

Method

  • Special equipment: 1 24-cup or 2 12-cup mini muffin trays
  • Grease a 1/4 dry measuring cup and the cups the muffin tray with butter.
  • Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add the marshmallows and a large pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the marshmallows melt completely, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat.
  • Add the cereal, almonds, raisins and sunflower seeds and stir with a rubber spatula, making sure to scrape down to the bottom, until the cereal is completely coated.
  • Let the mixture cool for a few minutes and then quickly fold in the candy.
  • Use the prepared measuring cup to mound the mixture into the cups of the prepared muffin tray.
  • Pat the domes together gently to help the treats hold their shape.
  • Let sit at room temperature until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.