Chocolate Peanut Butter Cereal Treats
photo by MarthaStewartWanabe
- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Serves:
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12
ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter, salted
- 1⁄4 cup peanut butter
- 1 (16 ounce) bag miniature marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 cups Rice Krispies, Cocoa
- 2 cups honey bunches oats (Roasted or with Almonds)
- 2 teaspoons cooking spray
directions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter and peanut butter.
- Coat a 9-inch x 13-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Add marshmallows and stir constantly until mixture is melted and smooth. Then add cocoa powder and vanilla and stir until fully incorporated. Remove from heat.
- A little at a time, stir in cereal until marshmallow mixture is fully incorporated. Pour into prepared baking pan. Using your hands, lightly-sprayed with cooking spray, press cereal mixture into baking pan.
- Allow to cool. With a sharp knife, slice into desired-sized pieces and enjoy!
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Reviews
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I used 7 cups of plain cheerios, as I had neither cocoa krispies or honey bunches. I added an extra TB of cocoa powder to offset the non-cocoa cereal. I also used a 1/4 cup of butter, rather than 2 TB, because... more butter... don't judge me! ;) The beauty of cereal treats is that there are SO many variations to try. I will absolutely be making this one again, though.
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