Cereal Treats Recipes

CEREAL TREATS I

Steps:

• Spray a 13 x 9 inch pan on bottom and sides with non-stick cooking spray.
• In a large bowl in microwave, melt margarine. Add marshmallows, stir to coat. Microwave on high 1 1/2 minutes or until smooth when stirred for 45 seconds. Stir in peanut butter.
• Add cereal all at once and stir quickly to coat. With buttered spatula, press into prepared pan. Cool and cut into squares.

CHOCOLATE-PRETZEL CEREAL TREATS

Steps:

• Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil leaving a 2-inch overhang on the two short ends. Lightly coat the foil with butter.
• Melt the butter in a large pot set over medium heat. Add the marshmallows and cook, stirring occasionally, until the marshmallows melt, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and a pinch of salt and then the cereal and pretzels until well mixed. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and press into an even layer. Set aside at room temperature until cooled and firm, about 30 minutes.
• Melt the chocolate and coconut oil together in a small microwave safe bowl for 30-second increments in the microwave, stirring, until smooth. Drizzle over the bars, cover and refrigerate until the chocolate hardens, about 15 minutes. Cut into bars.

STRAWBERRY CEREAL TREATS

Steps:

• Lightly coat two 12-cup muffin pans and a rubber spatula with cooking spray. Sprinkle a few crushed freeze-dried strawberries into the bottom of each muffin cup; set aside.
• Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the honey, marshmallows, vanilla and salt; stir with the rubber spatula until completely melted. Add the cereal and the remaining crushed freeze-dried strawberries and stir until incorporated.
• Divide the mixture between the prepared muffin pans, firmly packing it in; let set, about 20 minutes. Gently pry out of the pans. Store in an airtight container up to 3 days.

CRISPY CEREAL TREATS

Steps:

• Grease a 9-inch square baking pan with softened butter. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add marshmallows; cook, stirring, until melted. Remove from heat.
• Stir in cereal and chosen mix-ins to combine. Press into prepared pan; let stand until firm, about 1 hour. Cut into squares and serve, or store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days.

S'MORES CEREAL TREATS

Steps:

• Line an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with parchment paper and lightly coat with cooking spray. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Combine the butter and marshmallows in a large microwave-safe bowl and melt in a microwave in 15 second intervals, stirring between every interval, until the marshmallows are completely melted. Alternatively, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, add the marshmallows and cook, stirring constantly, until the marshmallows are completely melted; remove from the heat. Add the cereal and salt to the melted marshmallow mixture and gently stir until the cereal is completely coated.
• Evenly press the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Set aside to cool for about 30 minutes or refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Remove the treats from the pan and slice into 16 squares. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
• Place the dark and white chocolate chips in each of 2 microwave-safe bowls. Melt in a microwave in 15 second intervals, stirring between every interval, until completely melted. Transfer the melted chips to 2 separate piping bags or resealable bags. Snip the tips and drizzle over the cereal treats, then sprinkle with the marshmallow bits. Before serving, allow to set at room temperature for about 30 minutes or refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes.

CEREAL TREATS

Steps:

• Line an 8 or 9-inch square baking pan with plastic wrap.
• Pour cereal into a large bowl.
• In medium saucepan, combine sugar & corn syrup.
• Stir occasionally and bring to a boil over medium heat; boil 1 minute.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir in peanut butter until smooth.
• Pour over cereal; stir to coat.
• Press evenly into prepared pan.
• Cool about 15 to 20 minutes Invert onto cutting board; remove plastic wrap. Cut into bars. (Or you can drop by the teaspoon on wax paper instead of placing into pan).
• (For microwave directions, Prepare pan in step 1 as above.
• In 2 quart microwavable bowl, combine sugar, corn syrup & peanut butter. Microwave on high, stirring twice, 3 1/2 to 4 minutes or until mixture is smooth and sugar has dissolved. Complete as in step 7 and on).
• (You can also drizzle melted chocolate over cereal bars or make a flavored glaze and drizzle over bars, the possibilities are up to you! Have fun!).
• For non Apian Vegetarians/Vegans do not use the honey. Ask before making if you are making this for a gift to be sure they consume honey.