Candy Cereal Treats Recipe

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These scrumptious bars travel well and are loved by kids of all ages. — Janet Shearer, Jackson, Michigan

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Candy Cereal Treats Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 15 min. + cooling

Yield: 24 Servings

25 15 40

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3 cups miniature marshmallows
TOPPING:
2/3 cup corn syrup
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 package (10 ounces) peanut butter chips
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups crisp rice cereal
1 cup salted peanuts
1 cup milk chocolate M&M's

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture until mixture resembles coarse crumbs (do not overmix).
Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately sprinkle with marshmallows; bake 2-3 minutes longer or until marshmallows are puffed. Cool on a wire rack.
For topping, in a large saucepan, combine the corn syrup, butter and peanut butter chips. Cook and stir over medium heat until chips are melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in the vanilla, cereal, nuts and M&M's. Spread over crust. Cool before cutting. Yield: 2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 298 calories, 15 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 34 mg cholesterol, 228 mg sodium, 39 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Candy Cereal Treats in Taste of Home April/May 2002, p63