PEANUT BUTTER, CHOCOLATE AND PRETZEL CEREAL TREATS

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These crunchy, sweet-and-salty treats have everything going for them - peanut butter, chocolate, coconut and pretzels.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
One 10-ounce bag mini marshmallows
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Kosher salt
6 cups puffed chocolate and peanut butter flavored cereal, such as Reese's Puffs
6 cups puffed chocolate and peanut butter flavored cereal, such as Reese's Puffs
2 cups crushed pretzel sticks
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut flakes
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 teaspoon virgin or extra-virgin coconut oil

Steps:

  • Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with enough foil so that there's a 2-inch overhang on all sides. Grease the foil with butter.
  • Melt the butter in a large pot set over medium heat. Add the marshmallows and cook, stirring occasionally, until the marshmallows melt completely, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the peanut butter, vanilla and a pinch of salt. Add the cereal, pretzels and coconut. Stir with a rubber spatula, making sure to scrape up the bottom, until the cereal is completely coated. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and pat down into an even layer (use the bottom of a measuring cup to help). Let sit at room temperature until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Melt the chocolate and coconut oil together in a small microwave safe bowl for 30-second increments in the microwave, until smooth. Drizzle over the bars, cover and refrigerate until the chocolate hardens, about 15 minutes.
  • Cut into 24 bars. Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

OYERANMI JOHN TEMITAYO
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These treats are a little too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them. I think I'll try making them with less sugar next time.


Josephine Adjetey
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I love that these treats are no-bake. It's so nice to have a dessert that I can make without turning on the oven.


Adenike Adufe
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These are a great way to use up leftover cereal. I always have a box of cereal that's about to go stale, so these treats are a great way to use it up.


Sida Mohammadi
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I made these treats for a party and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved them.


M Pop
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These are the perfect treat for a sweet tooth. They're rich and decadent, but not too heavy.


Jordan Wilson
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I'm not a big fan of peanut butter, but I still really enjoyed these treats. The chocolate and pretzels balance out the peanut butter flavor perfectly.


Mari Gonzalez
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These are so easy to make, even my kids can help. We love making them together as a family.


Philip BRUBAKER
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The first time I made these, I didn't have any pretzels so I used crushed Oreos instead. They were still really good!


Saru Neupane
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I've made these treats several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're perfect for parties or potlucks.


Birgienz ug
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These cereal treats were a hit with my family! They're so easy to make and taste delicious. I love the combination of peanut butter, chocolate, and pretzels.