Caramel Cereal Treats Recipe

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“I’ve gotten a lot of compliments on these bars,” writes Laurie Lingenfelter from Nevada, Iowa. Even her husband’s friends at work request the sweet, crispy treats.

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Caramel Cereal Treats Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. + standing
  • Yield: 40 Servings
15 5 20

Ingredients

  • 8 cups Sugar Smacks cereal
  • 1-3/4 cups dry roasted peanuts
  • 1 package (14 ounces) caramels
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine cereal and peanuts; set aside. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the caramels, milk and butter. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes or until caramels are melted, stirring every 30 seconds.
  • Pour over cereal mixture; stir to coat. With greased hands, pat mixture into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. pan.
  • In a microwave, melt chips stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Drizzle chocolate over caramels. Let stand until set. Cut into bars. Yield: 3-1/2 dozen.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Originally published as Caramel Cereal Treats in Simple & Delicious September/October 2007, p46

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Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2009 by pizza lady

tasty, but even after a few hours they get pretty soggy

Reviewed on Sep. 06, 2008 by lorifalce

Tasty, yes, but WAY too sweet. I made them again with Crispix and they were perfect.

 
 

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