Craving a sweet and delightful treat that combines the nostalgic flavors of your favorite childhood cereal with the chewy texture of a gooey dessert? Look no further than these tantalizing Yum-Yum Cereal Squares! These delectable squares are a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring crispy rice cereal, creamy peanut butter, sweet chocolate chips, and a hint of vanilla, all perfectly blended together in a chewy oat base. Indulge in the classic combination of peanut butter and chocolate, while the crispy cereal adds a delightful crunch with every bite. Whether you're a fan of Fruity Pebbles, Cocoa Puffs, or any other cereal, these squares are a customizable delight that will satisfy your sweet tooth and transport you back to those carefree childhood days. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, these Yum-Yum Cereal Squares are the perfect treat for any occasion, whether it's a potluck, a bake sale, or a cozy night in with loved ones.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
MOM'S YUM YUM BARS
Just found this recipe in Chatelaine magazine - been looking for this recipe forever!! My mom used to bake these when I was a kid and I loved them! Looks just like the recipe she made!
Provided by Redsie
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 55m
Yield 1 cake, 18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- For base, lightly butter an 8 inch square baking dish. In a bowl, using a fork, stir flour with sugar. Work in butter until coarse crumbs form. Press over bottom of buttered dish. Bake in centre of oven until light golden, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove, but leave oven on.
- While base is baking, in a small bowl, using a fork, stir flour with salt and baking powder. In a large bowl, whisk eggs. Using a wooden spoon, stir in sugar and vanilla until evenly mixed. Then stir in walnuts, cherries, coconut and flour mixture. Spread over warm base. Bake in centre of oven until topping is golden and slightly jiggly, 20 to 30 minutes.
- Remove to a rack to cool at least 1 hour before cutting into bars. Bars cut best after refrigerating overnight. Refrigerate up to 1 week or freeze up to 1 month.
YUM-YUM NO BAKE 3 LAYER BARS
These are very easy to put together, you'll be done in under 30 mins. There is no baking but there is a 1 hr chill time. The bars look so tempting when cut and the layers are showing.
Provided by Annacia
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 25m
Yield 64 Bars
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Line a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with foil, extending the foil over the edges of the pan; set aside.
- BASE LAYER:.
- In a large saucepan, combine granulated sugar and corn syrup; heat and stir just until mixture boils around edges.
- Heat and stir for 1 minute more. Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter until melted.
- Stir in rice cereal and cornflakes until coated.
- Press mixture into the bottom of prepared pan.
- PUDDING LAYER:.
- in a medium saucepan, melt the 3/4 cup butter.
- Stir in powdered sugar, dry vanilla pudding mixes, and milk.
- Spread pudding mixture over cereal layer; set aside.
- FROSTING:.
- In a small saucepan, combine chocolate pieces and the 1/2 cup butter; heat and stir over low heat until melted.
- Spread frosting over pudding layer.
- Cover and chill about 1 hour or until set.
- SERVING:.
- Remove set mixture from pan by lifting foil.
- Place on a cutting board; cut into 64 bars.
- TO STORE: Layer bars between waxed paper in an airtight storage container; cover. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.3, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 9.8, Sodium 89, Carbohydrate 21.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 15.5, Protein 2.5
CHERRY CRUMBCAKE SQUARES
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 10 by 15-inch jelly roll pan and line the bottom with a sheet of parchment or waxed paper.
- In a large mixer bowl, beat the butter and sugar until soft and light. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well between each addition. Beat in the vanilla. Sift together the flour and baking powder and stir into the batter in three additions, alternating with the yolks and milk, beginning and ending with the flour. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Scatter the cherries evenly over the batter, pressing them in gently.
- Scatter the Crumb Topping over the berries as evenly as possible. Bake the cake about 40 minutes until batter is firm and crumbs are well colored. Cool the cake in the pan on a rack. Cut the cooled cake into 24 (3-inch) squares. Remove the squares from the pan to a platter.
- Mix the flour, sugars, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl. Melt the butter and stir it in evenly. Rub the mixture to coarse crumbs by hand.
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.
Provided by BBajema
Categories Desserts Cookies Bar Cookie Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 8
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:
- Use fresh cereal for the best flavor. Stale cereal can make the bars dry and crumbly.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the bars tough.
- Press the batter firmly into the pan. This will help the bars hold together better.
- Chill the bars for at least 30 minutes before cutting. This will make them easier to cut and will help them hold their shape.
- Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Yum Yum Cereal Squares are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or breakfast treat. They are perfect for kids and adults alike. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of these tasty squares that will be sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy snack, give Yum Yum Cereal Squares a try!
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