Cereal Squares

Name: Cereal Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 85 min
Ingredients: 3 cups toasted oat cereal (such as Cheerios®); 3 cups corn flake cereal; 1 cup peanuts; 1 cup brown sugar; 0.5 cup corn syrup; 0.5 cup butter; 0.5 cup peanut butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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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.

Recipe by BBajema

Published on March 5, 2020

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

1 hrs

Total Time:

1 hrs 25 mins

Servings:

20

Yield:

1 9x13-inch casserole dish

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Ingredients

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

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 (per serving)

219	Calories
12g	Fat
27g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 219
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g	15%
Saturated Fat 4g	21%
Cholesterol 12mg	4%
Sodium 131mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 27g	10%
Dietary Fiber 2g	5%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 2mg	10%
Calcium 37mg	3%
Iron 3mg	17%
Potassium 137mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.