Cereal Squares

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.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 219 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown sugar
• ½ cup peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup butter
• ½ cup corn syrup
• 1 cup peanuts
• 3 cups corn flake cereal
• 3 cups toasted oat cereal (such as Cheerios®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine oat cereal, corn flake cereal, and peanuts together in a large bowl.

Step 2

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.