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No Bake Peanut Butter Cheerio Bars

Crunchy, no-bake bars made with Cheerios, peanuts, and a sweet peanut butter binding.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 20 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup peanuts
  • 6 cups Cheerios

Instructions

  • Spray a 9x13 inch baking pan with nonstick spray (or line it with parchment) and set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine the white sugar and light corn syrup and bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat, then stir in the peanut butter and vanilla until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined.
  • Place the Cheerios and peanuts in a large mixing bowl.
  • Pour the peanut butter mixture over the Cheerios and peanuts and stir gently but thoroughly until all the cereal is coated.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press it down evenly with a spatula to form a compact layer.
  • Let the bars cool completely in the pan until firm, then cut into bars and serve.

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch Baking Pan
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • Medium Saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • spatula or wooden spoon

Notes

  • You can mix in or drizzle with chocolate chips if desired.
  • Stir in sprinkles for a festive touch.
  • Add chopped peanut butter candies like Reese's Pieces for variety.
  • Use parchment to lift the bars from the pan for easy slicing.
  • Use a large bowl to make mixing easier.
  • Grease the pan to prevent sticking.