Best St Paddys Cheerios Treats Recipes

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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

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.

CHEERIOS TREATS



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These are a yummy chocolately alternative to Rice Krispies Treats, plus they have a bit more nutritional value :)

Provided by Karen..

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 15m

Yield 16 squares

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups Cheerios toasted oat cereal

Steps:

  • Heat the corn syrup in a large saucepan until boiling and remove from heat.
  • Stir in vanilla and chocolate chips until melted.
  • Add Cheerios and stir until well coated.
  • Press mixture into a buttered 8 inch square pan.
  • Cool completely and slice into 2 inch squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.9, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 61.1, Carbohydrate 20.4, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 8.9, Protein 1.3

ST. PADDY'S CHEERIOS® TREATS



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Andi from the Betty Crocker Kitchens shares a recipe.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
3 cups Cinnamon Burst Cheerios™ cereal, crushed
1/3 cup green summer coating candy wafers (about 2 oz)*
Assorted decorating sprinkles

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, heat corn syrup and sugar to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Cook until sugar dissolves; remove from heat. Add peanut butter; stir until smooth. Stir in cereal until well combined.
  • Spray inside edges of 2 1/2-inch shamrock-shaped cookie cutter with cooking spray. Spoon about ¼-cup cereal mixture into cutter. With piece of waxed paper over cereal, firmly press mixture into cookie cutter.
  • Push cereal mixture out of the cutter onto sheet of waxed paper. Repeat with remaining cereal mixture, spraying cookie cutter as needed. Allow to cool about 30 minutes before decorating.
  • In small microwaveable bowl, melt candy wafers on Medium (50%) 1 minute; stir. Continue to microwave at 15-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth. Spread over top of each treat.
  • Decorate as desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

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