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Candy Cereal Treats

Candy Cereal Treats
These scrumptious bars travel well and are loved by kids of all ages. — Janet Shearer, Jackson, Michigan
24 ServingsPrep: 25 min. Bake: 15 min. + cooling

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
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Candy Cereal Treats (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • 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.
Nutrition 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.
© Taste of Home 2013