Marshmallow cereal bars made with toated oat Cheerios are easy to make using just 3 ingredients. Use other flavors of Cheerios and add mix-ins to create more delicious cereal treats.
4tablespoonsof European-style salted butter(this gives the treats the best flavor)
10ouncesKraft Jet-Puffed Marshmallows*
6cupsCheerios Cereal
*store brand marshmallows tend to be stickier, so you may need to add more cereal if you use store brand marshmallows
Instructions
Combine the butter and marshmallows in a saucepan and heat on low heat, stirring often, until about 75% of the marshmallows are melted.
Remove the pan from the heat and continue to stir, smashing the marshmallows using a rubber spatula or the back of a wooden spoon, until the marshmallows completely melt and become smooth.
Stir in the Cheerios Cereal.
Pour into a well-buttered 8-inch or 9-inch square pan.
Allow them Cheerios treats to cool for at least 1 hour before cutting into rectangles or squares.
To make Cinnamon Apple Cheerios bars use Cinnamon Apple Cheerios and add 4 ounces of chopped dried apples.
To make Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheerios Bars using Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheerios and stir in 8 chopped Reese's Cups.
Notes
To make the treats using the microwave, heat the butter and marshmallows on high power for one minute then stir vigorously until melted. Only heat for additional 15 seconds if you really need to.
Do not overheat your marshmallows or your treats will be hard instead of soft and chewy.
Store Cheerios bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.