CANDY CEREAL TREATS

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These scrumptious bars travel well and are loved by kids of all ages. - Janet Shearer, Jackson, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3 cups miniature marshmallows
TOPPING:
2/3 cup corn syrup
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 package (10 ounces) peanut butter chips
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups crisp rice cereal
1 cup salted peanuts
1 cup milk chocolate M&M's

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture until mixture resembles coarse crumbs (do not overmix)., Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately sprinkle with marshmallows; bake 2-3 minutes longer or until marshmallows are puffed. Cool on a wire rack., For topping, in a large saucepan, combine the corn syrup, butter and peanut butter chips. Cook and stir over medium heat until chips are melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in the vanilla, cereal, nuts and M&M's. Spread over crust. Cool before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 228mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.