Cheerio Treats Recipe

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In Wynot, Nebraska, Penny Reifenrath uses peanut butter, Cheerios and candies to put a tooth-tingling spin on marshmallow-cereal bars. "Whether I take them to picnics or bake sales, I'm always asked for the recipe," she notes.

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Cheerio Treats Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Yield: 15 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 package (10-1/2 ounces) miniature marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 5 cups Cheerios
  • 1 cup milk chocolate M&M's

Directions

  • Place the butter and marshmallows in a large microwave-safe bowl. microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes or until melted. Stir in the peanut butter until blended. Add the cereal and M&M's. Spoon into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. pan; press down gently. Cool slightly before cutting. Yield: 15 servings.

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

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 230 calories, 10 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 8 mg cholesterol, 171 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Cheerio Treats in Quick Cooking September/October 2002, p40

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Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2011 by ahalbersma

very good, and lots of requests for the recipe!


Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2011 by Sunny1978

I made these because I didn't have any rice krispies in the house. I shouldve bought the rice krispies :( The moisture in the materials made the cheerios taste soft and stale. Overall they just didn't taste good.


Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2011 by gemj

My mom and I made this when my daughter was little. We had found the recipe on a box of cheerios and couldn't find it anymore.My daughter is now in college and is asking for these in a care package.


Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2011 by jgoodnight

I make this recipe for my daughter in college all the time I have even mailed it to her, she is always asking when I can make them for her. I use the holiday m & m's Halloween, Christmas, Easter colors makes them more fun.

When making, have the peanut butter measured ready to spoon in before starting to stir melted marshmallows, it sets up fast.


Reviewed on Aug. 02, 2011 by cookingirl78

I made this recipe when it was first published and it's been a family favorite ever since. My son just requested it again. It's a pretty healthy snack that I don't feel guilty about giving to him.


Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2011 by HeatherHH

These are as easy to make as Rice Krispies. They're also healthier since the cereal is whole grain, and there's some peanut butter for protein. I like these better than regular Rice Krispy Treats and will probably make them again.

 
 
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