Microwave Cheerio Treats Recipes

CHEERIOS MARSHMALLOW BARS

Steps:

• In large bowl, microwave butter and marshmallows uncovered until smooth (about 2 minutes). Stir every minute.
• Immediately stir in cereal until evenly coated. Press mixture firmly into sprayed pan.
• Cut into 24 bars.

MICROWAVE CHEERIO TREATS

Steps:

• Put butter and marshmallows in lg microwave bowl.
• Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2-3 minutes, until puffed.
• Stir in the peanut butter; blend well.
• Add cereal and M&M's; mix well.
• Spoon into greased 13x9 baking dish; press down gently.
• Cool before cutting.

CINNAMON BURST CHEERIOS® MARSHMALLOW BARS

Steps:

• Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
• In large microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High 30 to 45 seconds or until melted. Add marshmallows; toss to coat. Microwave on High 1 minute 15 seconds to 1 minute 20 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in cereal until well coated. Press evenly into pan.
• In small bowl, microwave semisweet chocolate chips with 1/2 teaspoon oil uncovered on High 45 to 60 seconds, stirring every 15 seconds, until smooth. Repeat with white baking chips and remaining 1/2 teaspoon oil. Drizzle on bars. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or cool at room temperature until chocolate is set. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.

PEANUT BUTTER CHEERIOS TREATS

Steps:

• Grease 13x9 inch pan.
• Place butter in a BIG microwaveable safe bowl.
• Add marshmallows and peanut butter.
• Heat on high power for 2 minutes.
• Stir until marshmallows are melted and smooth.
• Pour in cereal.
• Stir until well mixed.
• Press mixture into prepared pan.
• Allow to cool.
• Cut into 12 big bars.
• These won't last long, I promise!

NO-BAKE CARAMEL CHEERIOS™ BARS

Steps:

• Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. Place cereal in large bowl; set aside.
• In medium microwavable bowl, microwave unwrapped caramels and water uncovered on High 2 minutes 30 seconds to 4 minutes, stirring after each minute, until mixture is smooth. Remove from microwave.
• Pour caramel mixture over cereal in bowl; stir until cereal is evenly coated. Gently stir in marshmallows. Pour cereal mixture into pan. With buttered back of spoon, press mixture in pan until even.
• In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and shortening uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring after each minute, until mixture is smooth. Drizzle chocolate over top of cereal mixture. Sprinkle M&M's™ minis chocolate candies evenly over chocolate. Refrigerate until mixture is firm and glaze is set, about 1 hour.
• With table knife, cut cereal mixture into 9 rows by 4 rows to make 36 bars. Store in loosely covered container.