Cheerio Treats

By Cathie davidson

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 6 cups miniature marshmallows
• 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
• 5 cups cheerios®

Preparation

Step 1

Grease 13x9x2 inch pan. Microwave butter or margarine in large microwavable bowl on HIGH for 45 seconds. Add marshmallows, toss to coat with spread. Microwave on HIGH for 45 seconds, stir, and continue to microwave for an additional 45 seconds. Stir in peanut butter. Immediately add cereal, mix lightly until well coated. Using greased spatula or wax paper, press mixture into prepared pan. Cool, cut into squares makes about 24. Variations: Mix 1 cup M&M's or mix 1 cup raisins and 1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts with cereal; add to warm marshmallow-peanut butter mixture.