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Cheerio Treats

17 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

15 servings

Updated: Oct. 14, 2023
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.
Cheerio Treats
Cheerio Treats Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. Place butter and marshmallows in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes or until melted. Stir in 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.
Editor's Note:Reduced-fat or generic brands of peanut butter are not recommended for this recipe.
Microwave-1,100 watt
This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 230 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 171mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.