Recipe

These Truffles Are the Best Way to Eat Your Favorite Childhood Cereals

By Spoon University at Spoon University

Eating cereal out of a bowl is a thing of the past. This year for National Cereal Day we decided to dessert-ify our breakfast and crush up our favorite childhood carbs into decadent truffles. Nothing says breakfast quite like melted chocolate and Lucky Charms marshmallows, so try these 4 flavor combos and ditch the milk.

Cookie Crisp Truffles

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Servings: 10
  • Easy
Ingredients
  • 2 cup crushed Cookie Crisp
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 bag milk chocolate chips
  • 2 teaspoon coconut oil
  • 10 Cookie Crisp pieces (for garnish)

Photo by Max Bartick

Step 1

Crush enough Cookie Crisp cereal to measure out 2 cups.

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Step 2

In a medium bowl, mix together crushed cereal, 1/3 cup chocolate chips and softened cream cheese until well combined into a dough.

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Step 3

Roll into 2 tablespoon-sized balls. Place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and freeze for 15 minutes.

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Step 4

Melt remaining chocolate chips and coconut oil in the microwave in 30 second intervals, mixing in between, until smooth.

#SpoonTip: Be careful to mix well so the chocolate doesn’t burn.

GIF by Max Bartick

Step 5

Remove balls from the freezer and coat in melted chocolate. Place back on the lined sheet.

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Step 6

Top each truffle with one piece of cereal.

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Step 7

Let set for 15 minutes. Coooooooooookie Crisp.

Reese's Puffs Truffles

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Servings: 10
  • Easy
Ingredients
  • 2 cup crushed Reese's Puffs
  • 4 oz softened cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1 bag dark chocolate chips
  • 2 teaspoon coconut oil

Photo by Max Bartick

Step 1

Crush enough Reese’s Puffs cereal to measure out 2 cups.

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Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine crushed cereal with 1/4 cup peanut butter and 4-oz. softened cream cheese.

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Step 3

Roll into 2 tablespoon-sized balls. Place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and freeze for 15 minutes.

GIF by Max Bartick

Step 4

Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in the microwave in 30 second intervals, mixing in between, until smooth.

#SpoonTip: Be careful to mix well so the chocolate doesn’t burn.

GIF by Max Bartick

Step 5

Remove balls from the freezer and coat in melted chocolate. Place back on the lined sheet.

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Step 6

Melt the remaining peanut butter in the microwave until smooth, about 30 seconds.

Step 7

Place the peanut butter into a ziplock sandwich bag, snip off the tip of one corner with a scissors, and pipe across each truffle.

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Step 8

Freeze for 15 minutes or until hard.

Step 9

Enjoy that chocolate peanut butter-y goodness.

Cinnamon Toast Crunch Truffles

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Servings: 10
  • Easy
Ingredients
  • 2 1/8 cup crushed Cinnamon Toast Crunch
  • 8 oz softened cream cheese
  • 1 bag white chocolate chips
  • 2 teaspoon coconut oil

Photo by Max Bartick

Step 1

Crush enough Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal to measure out 2¼ cups.

GIF by Max Bartick

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups crushed cereal with 8-oz. softened cream cheese.

GIF by Max Bartick

Step 3

Roll into 2 tablespoon-sized balls. Place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and freeze for 15 minutes.

GIF by Max Bartick

Step 4

Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in the microwave in 30 second intervals, mixing in between, until smooth.

#SpoonTip: Be careful to mix well so the chocolate doesn’t burn.

GIF by Max Bartick

Step 5

Remove balls from the freezer and coat in melted chocolate. Place back on the lined sheet.

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Step 6

Top with the remaining crushed cereal and set for 15 minutes until hardened.

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Step 7

Crave those crazy squares.

Lucky Charms Truffles

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Servings: 10
  • Easy
Ingredients
  • 2 cup crushed Lucky Charms cereal
  • 1/8 cup crushed Lucky Charms marshmallows
  • 8 oz softened cream cheese
  • 1 bag white chocolate chips
  • 4-7 drops green food coloring
  • 2 teaspoon coconut oil

Photo by Max Bartick

Step 1

Crush enough Lucky Charms cereal to measure out 2 cups.

GIF by Max Bartick

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups crushed cereal with 8-oz. softened cream cheese.

GIF by Max Bartick

Step 3

Roll into 2 tablespoon-sized balls. Place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and freeze for 15 minutes.

GIF by Max Bartick

Step 4

Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in the microwave in 30 second intervals, mixing in between, until smooth.

#SpoonTip: Be careful to mix well so the chocolate doesn’t burn.

GIF by Max Bartick

Step 5

Add 4-7 drops of green food coloring and mix until you reach your desired color.

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Step 6

Remove balls from the freezer and coat in melted chocolate. Place back on the lined sheet.

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Step 7

Top each truffle with crushed marshmallows and let set for 15 minutes until chocolate hardens.

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Step 8

Hot damn.

This video produced in collaboration with General Mills.

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