Cereal Squares

My mom made these while I was growing up, and now I make them for my family. Always a favorite at Christmas parties too! Easy to make. Recommend to keep squares in fridge right up until serving.


Recipes · Desserts · Cookies · Bar Cookie Recipes


Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 1 hrs 25 mins
Additional Time: 1 hrs
Servings: 20
Yield: 1 9x13-inch casserole dish

Ingredients

Ingredients List

  • 3 cups toasted oat cereal (such as Cheerios®)

  • 3 cups corn flake cereal

  • 1 cup peanuts

  • 1 cup brown sugar

  • ½ cup corn syrup

  • ½ cup butter

  • ½ cup peanut butter

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract


Directions

  1. Combine oat cereal, corn flake cereal, and peanuts together in a large bowl.

  2. Mix brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth. Pour peanut butter mixture over cereal mixture; stir to coat. Press coated cereal mixture into a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Refrigerate until set, at least 1 hour. Cut into squares.


Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Facts
219 Calories
12g Fat
27g Carbs
4g Protein


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