Name: Cheerio Treats
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 15 servings
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

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.

Editor's Note:Reduced-fat or generic brands of peanut butter are not recommended for this recipe.

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This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

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Cheerio Treats

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Yield:15 servings

Prep:15 min

Cook:5 min

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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

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Directions

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.

Nutrition Facts

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

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