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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheerios Cups – Easy Recipes for Sweet Snacking

These no-bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheerios Cups are one of those easy recipes that deliver big flavor in just minutes!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
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Servings: 12 cups
Author: Betty

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups Cheerios cereal
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners and set aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, stir together corn syrup and brown sugar. Bring to a gentle boil, then remove from heat.
  3. Stir in the peanut butter and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Add Cheerios and mix until evenly coated.
  5. Spoon the mixture evenly into the prepared muffin cups and gently press to pack.
  6. Melt chocolate chips and 1/4 cup peanut butter together in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  7. Spoon or drizzle the chocolate mixture over the Cheerios cups.
  8. Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour or until set.

Notes

These treats are great for lunchboxes, potlucks, or a quick no-bake dessert. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.