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HONEY NUT CHEERIO TREATS

ByLeigh Walkup
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These Honey Nut Cheerio Treats are so easy to make and a wonderful snack! We love them and they are simple to make.

Honey Nut Cheerio Treats


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❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE

This Honey Nut Cheerio treats recipe has definitely become a family favorite.  We love chocolate and peanut butter and the addition of marshmallows and honey gives them the BEST taste.  You can easily double this recipe.   Make them for any holiday or just anytime you want something sweet.  Honestly, they make the best snack!  They keep well in an airtight container in a cool place.  A quick, easy recipe you will make over and over again.

🍴KEY INGREDIENTS

  • light corn syrup
  • white sugar
  • honey
  • peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
  • Honey Nut Cheerios
  • miniature marshmallows
  • chocolate chips

SWAPS

This is a versatile recipe, you can switch out the chocolate chips for butterscotch, or white chips or any that you like. You could use another type of Cheerios too, the chocolate or the multi-grain and add some spices. You can definitely play with this recipe.

🍽️HOW TO MAKE

This is a super simple recipe with only 2 steps. Just organize your ingredients before you get started to simplify the process.

COOKING STEPS

Step 1
Combine corn syrup, sugar, honey and peanut butter in a large sauce pan. Bring to a boil and boil 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

Step 2
Remove from heat and combine with cereal, marshmallows and chocolate chips. Drop by spoonfuls on wax paper. Makes about 24 treats depending on size you make them.

Honey Nut Cheerio Treats

⭐TIP

We have never had these be dry but if they are you can add more marshmallows or karo syrup. Also check the comments for other suggestions!

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Honey Nut Cheerio Treats

Leigh Walkup
These honey nut cheerio treats are so easy to make and a wonderful treat. They are also a great gift during the holiday season.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings

Ingredients
 

  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter Smooth or crunchy, whichever you like
  • 3 cups Honey Nut cheerios
  • 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Combine corn syrup, sugar, honey and peanut butter in a large sauce pan.  Bring to a boil and boil 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat and combine with cereal, marshmallows and chocolate chips. Drop by spoonfuls on wax paper.  Makes about 24 treats depending on size you make them.

Notes

These make around 24 treats depending on the size you make them.
Keyword Honey Nut Cheerio Treats
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