Best 6 Peanut Cereal Squares Recipes

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Indulge your taste buds and satisfy your sweet cravings with our delightful Peanut Cereal Squares! These delectable treats are a harmonious blend of crunchy cereal, creamy peanut butter, and gooey marshmallows, all enveloped in a rich chocolate ganache. Each bite offers a symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your senses. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you can whip up a batch of these irresistible squares in no time. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to become a favorite. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you and your loved ones craving more.

In addition to the classic Peanut Cereal Squares recipe, the article also features two exciting variations:

1. **Peanut Butter Cereal Squares:** These squares showcase the irresistible combination of peanut butter and chocolate, with a generous layer of peanut butter frosting that elevates the classic recipe to new heights.

2. **Chocolate Cereal Squares:** For chocolate lovers, this variation features a rich chocolate cereal base and a decadent chocolate ganache, creating a symphony of chocolate flavors that will satisfy any sweet tooth.

All three recipes are meticulously detailed with step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice bakers can achieve perfect results. Each variation offers a unique flavor profile, catering to different preferences and adding variety to your dessert repertoire. So, whether you prefer the classic peanut flavor, the decadent peanut butter frosting, or the rich chocolate experience, these recipes have something for everyone. Get ready to embark on a delightful baking adventure and create a batch of these irresistible Peanut Cereal Squares that will be the star of your next gathering.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

NO-BAKE CEREAL PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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This quick treats are popular with both young and old.-Hennie Scholten, Edgerton, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 cups Special K
1-1/2 cups peanut butter
1 cup corn syrup
1 cup sugar
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips

Steps:

  • Place cereal in a large heat-proof bowl; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the peanut butter, corn syrup and sugar. Cook over medium heat until sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally. Pour over cereal; toss to coat., Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. pan. In a microwave, melt chocolate and butterscotch chips; stir until smooth. Spread over bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CEREAL-PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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Treat your guests to this delicious no-bake bar made with Whole Grain Total® cereal and peanut butter - a perfect party dessert.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup light corn syrup or honey
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
6 cups Whole Grain Total® cereal
1/2 cup salted peanuts, if desired

Steps:

  • Butter bottom and sides of 9- or 8-inch square pan.
  • In 3-quart saucepan, heat corn syrup and sugar just to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in peanut butter. Gently stir in cereal and peanuts until evenly coated. Press firmly in pan. Let stand at least 1 hour until firm. For bars, cut into 3 rows by 4 rows. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Square, Sodium 180 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g

CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER-MARSHMALLOW BARS



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Classic cereal treats for the peanut butter fanatic, these marshmallow bars call for cornflakes instead of Rice Krispies, making for a wonderfully chewy-crunchy contrast. Cornflakes are delicate, so the key here is to avoid crushing the cereal too much when mixing the ingredients. The end result should be airy and chewy, but not dense, with visible chunks of marshmallow throughout. This recipe comes together quickly, so have your ingredients measured and ready to add to the pot when you begin. Once the chocolate topping has set, these bars pack well for picnics or potlucks, but if you're concerned about the chocolate melting, you can skip it altogether and finish the bars with a sprinkle of sea salt.

Provided by Lidey Heuck

Categories     snack, cookies and bars, dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 16 to 20 bars

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 tablespoons/85 grams unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the pan
6 cups/200 grams cornflake cereal
1 (12-ounce/340-gram) bag large marshmallows
1 teaspoon kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)
1/2 cup/125 grams natural creamy peanut butter
4 ounces/115 grams semisweet chocolate (preferably bar chocolate), roughly chopped
Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Grease a 9-inch square pan with butter and sprinkle 1/2 cup/17 grams of the cornflakes on the bottom of the pan.
  • In a large pot, melt the 6 tablespoons/85 grams butter over medium-low heat. Add the marshmallows and kosher salt, and cook, stirring often, until about half of the marshmallows have melted but the mixture is not completely smooth. Add the peanut butter and mix until just combined, keeping some lumps of marshmallow.
  • Take the pan off the heat, and working quickly, add about half the remaining 5½ cups cornflakes, folding them into the marshmallow mixture as gently as possible to avoid crushing the cereal. Repeat with the remaining cornflakes. If the mixture becomes too sticky to work with, briefly return the pot to the heat on low.
  • Working quickly, transfer the mixture to the prepared pan, using a wet spoon or spatula to spread and pat into an even layer, again being careful to avoid crushing or packing the cereal.
  • Place the chocolate in a small heatproof bowl and microwave it in 15-second intervals, stirring between intervals, until melted and smooth. Drizzle the chocolate over the bars in overlapping lines. (If using chocolate chips, scatter the chips onto the surface of the bars while they are still warm and let sit for 5 minutes, allowing the heat of the cornflakes to melt the chocolate before dragging a fork or toothpick through it to create lines.) Sprinkle the bars lightly with flaky sea salt, and set aside at room temperature (in a cool spot, if possible) until completely set, about 2 hours.
  • Cut into bars and serve. Bars will keep, wrapped well at room temperature, for up to 3 days.

PEANUTTY CHEX® SQUARES



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Enjoy a peanut butter lover's treat with just five ingredients and no baking required!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup light corn syrup or Honey
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
6 cups Corn Chex™ or Rice Chex™ cereal
1/2 cup salted peanuts, if desired

Steps:

  • Butter 9- or 8-inch square pan.
  • In 3-quart saucepan, heat corn syrup and sugar just to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in peanut butter. Gently stir in cereal and peanuts until evenly coated. Press firmly in pan. Let stand 1 hour. For squares, cut into 6 rows by 6 rows. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Square, Sodium 70 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER-CEREAL BARS



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Peanuts, peanut butter and peanut butter baking chip--oh my! This is the no-bake cereal bar for peanut butter lovers!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups Cheerios™ Protein Cinnamon Almond cereal
1 cup honey-roasted peanuts
1 cup peanut butter chips
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Line bottom and sides of 8-inch square pan with foil or parchment paper. Spray foil with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix cereal, peanuts and peanut butter chips; set aside.
  • In large microwavable bowl, microwave peanut butter, honey and butter uncovered on High 2 to 3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until mixture is boiling and slightly thickened.
  • Pour over cereal mixture in bowl; stir until evenly coated. Using buttered back of spoon, press mixture very firmly in pan. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until firm enough to cut.
  • For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store covered at room temperature up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 19 g, TransFat 0 g

CEREAL SQUARES



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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.

Provided by BBajema

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • Combine oat cereal, corn flake cereal, and peanuts together in a large bowl.
  • 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 : Calories 218.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 131.2 mg, Sugar 14.4 g

Tips:

  • To ensure your peanut cereal squares turn out perfectly, use fresh ingredients, especially the peanut butter. Fresh peanut butter will have a richer flavor and will be easier to work with.
  • If you don't have corn syrup, you can substitute honey or maple syrup. However, keep in mind that these substitutes may alter the taste and texture of the squares slightly.
  • If you want a chewier square, use more peanut butter and less cereal. For a crispier square, use less peanut butter and more cereal.
  • To make the squares easier to cut, chill them in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
  • For a fun twist, try adding chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried fruit to the batter before baking.

Conclusion:

Peanut cereal squares are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are loved by people of all ages and make a great addition to any party or potluck. With their simple ingredients and quick preparation time, peanut cereal squares are a must-try for anyone who loves a sweet and satisfying snack.

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