Best Peanut Butter Pretzel Cheerios Recipes

CHEERIO TREATS

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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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

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

Steps:

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 : Calories 230 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER PRETZEL BARS

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My secret to these rich no-bake bites? Pretzels in the crust. They add a salty crunch to the classic peanut butter and chocolate pairing. -Jennifer Beckman, Falls Church, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) miniature pretzels
1-1/2 cups butter, melted
1-1/2 cups peanut butter
3 cups confectioners' sugar
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening

Steps:

Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with foil, letting ends extend up sides. Set aside 1-1/2 cups pretzels for topping. Pulse remaining pretzels in a food processor until fine crumbs form. In a large bowl, mix butter, peanut butter, confectioners' sugar and pretzel crumbs., Press into prepared pan. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Spread over peanut butter layer. Break reserved pretzels and sprinkle over top; press down gently. Refrigerate, covered, until set, about 1 hour. Lifting with foil, remove from pan. Cut into 48 bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.