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Cereal Peanut Butter and Chocolate Treat Bars

Cereal Peanut Butter and Chocolate Treat Bars

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  • 12

    Servings

  • 15 min

    Preparation Time

  • 10 min

    Cook Time

  • Rating

Great for kids and adults, these sophisticated bars make a delicious afternoon snack with a glass of milk or cup of hot coffee.  

Ingredients

  • 5 cups Life Cereal - Original
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 4 cups mini marshmallows
  • 1/3 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Cooking Instructions

  • Lightly grease 9-inch square baking pan.
  • In large saucepan set over low heat, melt butter. Add marshmallows. Cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 5 minutes or until melted. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in peanut butter and vanilla until peanut butter has melted. Immediately stir in cereal until coated.
  • Scrape into prepared pan; using wet hands or buttered spatula, press evenly into pan. Let cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, in small heatproof bowl fitted over small saucepan of barely simmering water, stir chocolate chips until smooth and melted. (Alternatively, in microwave-safe bowl, heat in microwave on MEDIUM heat, stirring every 30 seconds, for 2 to 3 minutes or until smooth and melted.)
  • Transfer chocolate to piping bag and snip off 1/16-inch corner. Drizzle chocolate over cereal treat. Refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes or until chocolate has set. Transfer to cutting board and cut into 12 bars.

Tips

  • If desired, drizzle bars also with white chocolate and garnish with freeze-dried strawberries.
  • Substitute peanut butter with almond butter if preferred.

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.