Description
No Bake Peanut Butter Cheerio Bars are a delightful treat that combines the rich creaminess of peanut butter with the crunchy goodness of Cheerios. These bars are quick and easy to prepare, making them a perfect snack for kids or a simple dessert for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 ¼ cups light corn syrup
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup peanuts
- 6 cups Cheerios
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×13 inch baking pan by spraying it with nonstick spray.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the white sugar and light corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat while stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter and vanilla until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine Cheerios and peanuts, then pour the warm peanut butter mixture over them and stir until evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared pan, pressing down firmly. Allow it to cool completely before cutting into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg