BUTTERSCOTCH CEREAL BITES

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You can make these no-bake cookies at a moment's notice for a quick snack or dessert. Plus, they travel well, so you can tuck them into brown-bag lunches for a midday surprise.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 14-16 cookies.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 cup butterscotch chips
1/4 cup peanut butter
2 tablespoons butter
3 cups Cheerios
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

In a large heavy saucepan, combine the marshmallows, chips, peanut butter and butter. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until chips and marshmallows are melted. Remove from the heat; stir in Cheerios, raisins and coconut. , Drop by 1/4 cupfuls onto waxed paper. Let stand for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 108mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.