Peanut Butter Cereal Treats Recipes

PEANUT BUTTER, CHOCOLATE AND PRETZEL CEREAL TREATS

Steps:

• Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with enough foil so that there's a 2-inch overhang on all sides. Grease 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 completely, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the peanut butter, vanilla and a pinch of salt. Add the cereal, pretzels and coconut. Stir with a rubber spatula, making sure to scrape up the bottom, until the cereal is completely coated. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and pat down into an even layer (use the bottom of a measuring cup to help). Let sit at room temperature until firm, about 30 minutes.
• Melt the chocolate and coconut oil together in a small microwave safe bowl for 30-second increments in the microwave, until smooth. Drizzle over the bars, cover and refrigerate until the chocolate hardens, about 15 minutes.
• Cut into 24 bars. Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

PEANUT BUTTER BUTTERSCOTCH RICE KRISPIE TREATS

Steps:

• Grease an 8-inch or 9-inch square pan with butter or spray with non-stick baking spray.
• Spray a large mixing bowl and a rubber spatula lightly with non-stick baking spray or grease it well with butter.
• Pour the cereal into the bowl and set aside.
• Set a medium-large saucepan over low heat and begin to melt the butter and creamy peanut butter.
• Stir often, until completely melted.
• Add the butterscotch chips and stir constantly until melted.
• Pour the marshmallows into the pan and stir constantly until about half of them are melted.*
• Remove the pan from the heat and continue to stir until the marshmallows are completely melted and the mixture is smooth and glossy.
• Pour over the Rice Krispies Cereal and stir to evenly coat.
• Press into an even layer in the prepared pan.
• Set aside to cool for at least 1 hour before cutting into 16 squares.

PEANUT BUTTER CORNFLAKE BARS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine peanut butter, sugar and corn syrup. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; stir in cereal. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. pan; press lightly. Let stand until set, about 1 hour.

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!

CHOCOLATE-PEANUT-BUTTER-CARAMEL CEREAL BARS

Steps:

• Brush a 9-inch square baking pan with butter; line with parchment, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a pot over medium heat. Add marshmallows and salt; cook, stirring, until melted. Remove from heat; stir in cereal. Press mixture into prepared pan in an even layer. Let cool 15 minutes.
• In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 3 tablespoons water. Cover and cook over medium heat, swirling pan a few times, until sugar has dissolved and mixture comes to a boil. Uncover and cook, undisturbed, until mixture turns amber, about 3 minutes more. Remove from heat. Carefully add cream and 2 tablespoons butter (it will bubble up); stir until smooth. Let cool completely, about 1 hour. Whisk in peanut butter. Spread mixture evenly over crust and refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
• Melt chocolate and remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a small heat-proof bowl set over (but not in) a pot of simmering water, stirring until smooth. Spread evenly over caramel layer. Let stand 5 minutes, then sprinkle with salt and refrigerate until set, at least 30 minutes and up to 24 hours. Lift from pan using overhangs. Using a serrated knife, cut into squares. Refrigerate in an airtight container between pieces of parchment up to 3 days.

PEANUT BUTTER CEREAL TREATS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the marshmallows, butter and peanut butter. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted. Remove from the heat. Stir in the cereal and M&M's., Pat into a 13x9-in. pan coated with cooking spray. Cool. Cut into bars.

PEANUT BUTTER AND CHOCOLATE CEREAL TREATS

Steps:

• Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with a piece of parchment paper, leaving 1 inch of paper hanging over each side of the dish. This will help with removing the treats later. Spray the parchment paper with nonstick spray.
• In a 6-quart Dutch oven over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the marshmallows and cook, stirring continuously, until the marshmallows are melted and the butter is incorporated, 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and quickly add the cereal and peanuts; stir to combine. Transfer the cereal mixture to the prepared baking dish. Lightly coat a spatula with cooking spray, then use it to spread out the cereal mixture evenly.
• Put the melted chocolate in a plastic sandwich bag (or pastry bag), cut off one corner and drizzle over the top of the cereal treats. Refrigerate, uncovered, until set, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
• Remove the cereal treats using the parchment paper and cut into 24 bars.

PEANUT BUTTER CEREAL O'S

Steps:

• Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. In a large bowl, microwave margarine for 45 seconds or until melted. Add marshmallows and stir to coat. Return to the microwave for 1 1/2 more minutes, stirring after 45 seconds. Mix in the peanut butter, then immediately stir in the toasted oat cereal. At this time you can add any additional candies. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press down with a greased spatula until even. Allow to cool before cutting into squares.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CEREAL TREATS

Steps:

• In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter and peanut butter.
• Coat a 9-inch x 13-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
• Add marshmallows and stir constantly until mixture is melted and smooth. Then add cocoa powder and vanilla and stir until fully incorporated. Remove from heat.
• A little at a time, stir in cereal until marshmallow mixture is fully incorporated. Pour into prepared baking pan. Using your hands, lightly-sprayed with cooking spray, press cereal mixture into baking pan.
• Allow to cool. With a sharp knife, slice into desired-sized pieces and enjoy!