Need something to take to a party? Or just need treats stashed in the freezer for an emergency? These 5-ingredient peanut butter Cheerio bars take mere minutes to make. And no, they aren’t just for kids!
Melt the butter, peanut butter and marshmallows together slowly on a low heat.
2 ounces butter, ½ cup peanut butter, 10 ounces marshmallows
Combine with a wooden spoon, then stir in the Cheerios.
6 cups Cheerios
Press the mixture into the pan with damp hands to stop the mixture sticking.
Melt the chocolate in the microwave for 90 seconds, then pour over the Cheerio mixture, spreading right to the edges.
7 ounces chocolate
Let the Cheerio bars set in a cool place for a while (the fridge is fine), then cut into bars. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days, or freeze in Ziploc bags.
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*Note about measuring the Cheerios: If you're using UK cups (slightly larger than US cups), use just 5 cups of Cheerios (about 240 - 250 grams). Don't worry about being super precise - it won't ruin the recipe!Remember to melt your butter, peanut butter and marshmallows ON A LOW HEAT. You don’t want it to boil up into a super chewy caramel!If you like, you can replace ½ cup of the Cheerios with ½ cup peanuts (I use unsalted but salted may work well too!).These peanut butter Cheerio treats stay crispy for a day or two in an airtight container, but not too much longer. If you want to keep them longer, store in the freezer in Ziploc bags.