Cheerio Treats Recipe

Reviewed on Nov. 08, 2009 by lenfinger

OK, I made them again! Well, I had to use up the cereal and M&M's, didn't I? I did some research online after my last attempt, and learned a few tricks, which I now share: Spray EVERYTHING that will touch the mixture with nonstick cooking spray (something we didn't have 30 years ago!)--the bowl (before you put the marshmallows and butter in it), the mixing spoon, spatula, etc. Spray repeatedly as necessary; you can't use too much. Line the pan with aluminum foil and grease it well. When the bars are ready to cut, you can lift the whole thing out very easily and transfer to a cutting board. DON'T overcook the marshmallows--that's what makes them even more concrete-like. In a high-wattage MW like mine (1,700), 1:30 is perfect. I checked after 1 min, just to be safe. Grease whatever you use to press the mixture into the pan...I used my hands, it was a lot easier than fooling around a spoon or waxed paper or whatever. Pop the pan in the fridge for at least 20 minutes, to give the mixture time to cool and solidify; it will be much easier to cut.

Finally, I made this second batch for my husband, who is one of those rare people who doesn't like peanut butter. I substituted Nutella, which he loves---they are a hit!!

Reviewed on Nov. 01, 2009 by lenfinger

I just made this recipe to include in a care package my office is sending to a soldier serving in Afghanistan...and then I remembered why I made rice krispies treats one time as a kid, and never made them again in 30 years: melted marshmallows turn very quickly into a substance roughly resembling concrete. I practically had to chisel the stuff out of the bowl, crushing cheerios and melting or crushing M&M's in the process. Anyone have any suggestions for the secret(s) that I obviously don't know? There must be something, because these types of bars are massively popular! The consolation is that I'm sure they'll taste great and travel well.

Reviewed on Mar. 05, 2009 by cookbookmom

I prefer to make these with either Frosted Cheerios or the Honey Nut kind--adds a little more spark to the bar.

Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2008 by KingGeld

They can easily be dressed up depending on the season. I use Fall colored M&M's for Thanksgiving and a red, white, and green ones for Christmas.

Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2008 by KingGeld

These bars are super easy to make. The taste is just the right mix of peanut butter and chocolate. They are a huge hit with everyone - especially kids!