Saturday, June 2, 2012

Cheerios Treats (with variations)

3T. margarine or vegetable oil spread
1 pkg. (10&1/2 oz.) Kraft mini marshmallows (6c.) or 38-40 Kraft jet-puffed marshmallows
1/2c. smooth or crunchy peanut butter
5c. Cheerios toasted whole grain oat cereal (any flavor)

Grease a 13x9-inch pan.  Microwave margarine or spread in a large microwavable bowl on high 45 sec. or until melted.  Add marshmallows; toss to coat with margarine or spread.  Microwave on high 1&1/2 min. or until smooth when stirred, stirring after 45 sec.  Stir in peanut butter.  Immediately add cereal; mix lightly until well coated.  Using greased spatula or wax paper, press mixture into prepared pan.  Cool; cut into squares.  Makes about 24.

Variations:
Mix 1c. candy-coated milk chocolate candies OR 1c. raisins and 1/2c. dry roasted peanuts with cereal; add to warm marshmallow-peanut butter mixture.

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