Thursday, January 10, 2013

Cheerio Treats

I love fancy desserts, don't get me wrong, but there's something about a simple, quick, and yummy treat.
My mom used to make Cheerio treats when I was a kid and I haven't had these in years before randomly remembering them a few days ago. Naturally, I had to make them ASAP.
They're just as good as I remember... the chewy-ness of the marshmallow and peanut butter flavor plus the crunchy-sweetness of the cheerios make for such a yummy dessert.
Best of all, I guarantee your kids (if you have em) will love these, as long as you don't eat them all first. That's what I would do.


Ingredients:
5 cups Honey Nut Cheerios (I used a combo of Honey Nut and regular to cut down the sweetness)
1 package (aprox 6 cups) miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
3 tablespoons butter

Directions:
Grease pan (I used 13x9 but an 8x8 would make thicker bars)
Put butter, marshmallows, and peanut butter in a large microwave-safe bowl. Heat in microwave (at full power) for 2 minutes.
Stir until marshmallow is smooth and ingredients are well-mixed.
Add cheerios, mix well to coat cereal.
Press mixture into pan (I find a rubber spatula helps a bunch with this, the mixture is sticky!)
Let cool, cut into bars, and enjoy!



9 comments :

  1. yum!!!! those sound delicious!!

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  2. So now I have to try this...sounds way to good!

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  3. Oh my god, these sound so delicious.
    xo, Maria

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  4. These look delicious too...and something I think Jordan would like. I have a ton of cheerios in my pantry - I think I just need marshmallows.
    I am loving all the recipes you're sharing lately!! :)

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  5. Heyy! just found your blog - thanks for sharing this!

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  6. That looks good!

    New follower and loving your ideas.

    -Jan

    livelikebest.blogspot.com

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  7. Ooh these look good! I love me some rice crispy treats so this looks like a neat alternative!! :) I wonder how they would taste with CHOCOLATE cheerios?!

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