Chocolate Peanut Butter Cereal Treats

"These are not your typical cereal treats. The marshmallow mixture that holds these goodies together is lightly flavored with peanut butter and chocolate, and the cereal used is a mixture of Cocoa Krispies and Honey Bunches of Oats. Frankly, I used Honey Bunches of Oats simply because I ran out of Rice Krispies, but I'm enjoying the finished product much better this way. My family gives it eight thumbs up, and I hope yours likes it too!"
 
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Ready In:
20mins
Ingredients:
8
Serves:
12
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ingredients

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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

  1. 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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<p>My name is Rebecca, but my family and friends call me Becky. I am&nbsp;33 years old and live in Rochester, New York, USA. I am a life-long resident of Western New York and can't say as I'd ever want to live anywhere else. I grew up on a small dairy farm in rural Western New York and love country living. Although my husband and I live in a suburb right now, we hope someday to move back to our roots and live a peaceful country life. <br /><br />My husband and I have been married for 10 years.&nbsp; We have a beautiful 5-year-old&nbsp;daughter and a 3-year-old&nbsp;son.&nbsp;&nbsp;I am amazed at how quickly our kids are&nbsp;growing and developing.&nbsp; I read a lot about and hold my own personal skepticism regarding the affects of additives such as&nbsp;preservatives,&nbsp;hormones, artificial colorings, artificial sweeteners, caffeine, allergens, etc.&nbsp; With the increasing number of children and adults with food allergies, I am suspicious that the last century&nbsp;of our nation's food industry improvements have contributed.&nbsp; I'm doing the best I can to protect my family&nbsp;from the risks, but it is difficult to avoid every additive.&nbsp; I have friends and family with food allergies and know how difficult it is to cope with food restrictions. I enjoy the challenge of&nbsp;cooking for those with food allergies but can't imagine making it an every-day affair.</p> 8727502"
 
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