Cheerio Treats

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4.7

60 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    16 servings

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Cheerio Treats

Cheerio Treats combine crunchy Honey Nut Cheerios with mini marshmallows, peanut butter, and colorful milk chocolate M&Ms. The mixture is bound together with melted butter and marshmallows, then pressed into a pan to cool and set, resulting in sweet, chewy, and crunchy squares. This snack offers a playful texture contrast and a nostalgic treat appearance, great for casual snacking or children's parties.

Description

Cheerio Treats mix melted butter, marshmallows, and peanut butter to create a sticky base that holds the Honey Nut Cheerios and milk chocolate M&Ms together. Once combined and pressed into a greased pan, the treat is cooled and cut into bars or squares. The inclusion of peanut butter adds richness and depth to the otherwise sweet and light textures of the marshmallows and M&Ms. The cereal provides a satisfying crunch, contrasting nicely with the chewy binding mixture.

This no-bake treat is easy to prepare and serves well as a quick dessert or snack for kids and adults. The M&Ms add color and a chocolate touch that complements the peanut butter and marshmallow flavors, making these treats visually appealing and flavorful.

Pressing the mixture firmly into the pan before cooling helps the treats hold their shape when cut, ensuring neat squares. Using miniature marshmallows helps them melt evenly and blend smoothly with the butter and peanut butter.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 (10.5 oz) package marshmallows miniature
  • 1/2 /2 cup peanut butter
  • 5 cups Honey Nut Cheerios cereal or regular Cheerios
  • 1 cup milk chocolate M&Ms

Instructions

  1. Place butter and marshmallows in a large microwave-safe bowl. 
  2. Microwave for 1-2 minutes or until ready to stir. Stir in peanut butter until blended. 
  3. Stir in the cereal and M&M's. Spoon into a greased 9x13 pan and press down gently. Let cool and then cut into squares.

Notes

  • Use miniature marshmallows for even melting and better texture in the treats.
  • Press the mixture firmly into the pan to ensure the treats hold together once cooled.
  • Cut into squares after completely cooled for clean edges and easy serving.
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