Cheerio Treats

Use seasonal colored M&M's for the holidays. Orange and brown for Halloween, the pastels for Easter, etc. The recipe can be modified by replacing the M&M's with another ingredient: chocolate or other chips, chopped candy bars, nuts, dried fruits, etc. Chocloate and other ingredients that would melt could be pressed into the top while the mixture is still warm.

3 tablespoons butter
1 package (10-1/2 ounces) miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup peanut butter.
5 cups Cheerios cereal
1 cup milk chocolate M&M's

Place the butter and marshmallows in a large microwave-safe bowl. microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes or until melted. Stir in the peanut butter until blended. Add the cereal and M&M's. Spoon into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. pan; press down gently. Cool slightly before cutting. 

Yield: 15 servings.