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Caramel Cheerio Treats


  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 10.5 ounce bag Jet Puffed Mini Marshmallows (I highly recommend using this brand)
  • 1 cup homemade Caramel Sauce
  • ¾ cup lightly salted peanuts
  • 3 cups Cheerios
  • 2 cups Peanut Butter Cheerios

Instructions

  1. Line a 9 by 13 inch pan with parchment. Butter the parchment generously.
  2. Place the marshmallows and caramel in a large microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high in 30 second increments, stirring well between each session. It will take a couple of minutes to fully melt the marshmallows. Continue microwaving in increments until everything is completely melted and when stirred together forms a homogeneous mixture.
  3. Pour in the cereal and peanuts. It is okay to add the cereal a couple cups at a time to make stirring easier. Once the mixture is fully incorporated with the marshmallow mixture completely covering the cereal and peanuts, pour it into the prepared pan. Smooth it out with buttered fingers or spatula; this is a messy job. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 3 days before cutting into bars and serving (though tasting while warm is entirely acceptable). May also be stored in the freezer, wrapped in parchment and foil and placed in a zipper bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature for just a few minutes.
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins