Spooky O’s: Halloween Cheerios & M&M’s Crispy Bars Recipe

Spooky O’s: Cheerio Crispy Bars

What you’ll need:
9×11 greased pan
1/2 stick butter
1 package of mini marshmallows (10.5 oz)
1-1/2 c of White Chocolate Candy Corn M&M’s (or any, but these are the perfect colors!)
3 c regular Cheerios
1 c Honey Nut Cheerios
1 c Creamy Peanut Butter

Optional topping: (directions at the bottom)
1/2 cup m&ms and 1/4 c of semi sweet morsels to melt

Directions:

1. Grease a 9×11 pan

2. Melt butter and marshmallows in a pot on the stove on med-low heat stirring frequently with a greased spoon. (You can do it with the microwave but I find this is easier for more even melting)

3. Stir in peanut butter until marshmallow mix is well blended

4. Add Cheerios and M&M’s and stir into the mix, coating it.

5. Press into the pan. Let it cool and cut into squares. Store loosely covered.

These are very yummy and addicting. I don’t know if it’s the extra peanut butter, but they don’t dry out like rice crispy bars can.

Cheerio M&M Crispy Bars without topping.

Optional topping directions:

• This takes time and patience so you will want to start this before you begin melting marshmallows.
• Melt M&M’s in a double boiler
• Use a spoon or heat resistant spatula to break them up as they start to crack and melt
• Continue softening and melting them. When you are satisfied, add morsels. I never got the white chocolate very runny, melty. It wanted to stay in a clump. The shells make nice flecks in the mixture.
• Spread it on top quickly. It’ll be thick like frosting and will cool off fast

Darcy Zalewski

Darcy is the founder of “Life With Darcy and Brian,” where she combines her love for education, board games, and crafting to create engaging learning experiences for kids. Her creative projects and writing have been featured in outlets like The Toy Insider, CafeMom, Mom.com, Parents.com, Country Living, and The Pioneer Woman.