Reese’s Treat Bars

Have you tried the new Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter cereal?  It’s delish!  And, combines two of my favorite things - chocolate and peanut butter!  Add in some marshmallows and Reese’s mini cups and you have a WINNER!  Easy to pull together and sure to fly off the plate with your kiddos!

Makes 15 bars

Ingredients:

8 Tbsp unsalted butter

12 oz large marshmallows

1/2 cup mini marshmallows

8 cups mini Reese’s Peanut Butter cereal

1/2 cup mini Reeses’s candy, roughly chopped

Directions:

Line a 13 x 9 pan with parchment paper.  Set aside.

Next, melt butter in a large pot over medium high heat until the butter is just about melted.  Note, I think a nonstick pot works great!

Turn heat down to medium low and add large marshmallows.  Stir frequently until just about melted and almost smooth.

Remove the marshmallow mixture from the heat and pour in Reese’s cereal. Stir with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until the cereal is completely covered in the melted marshmallows.

Pour half of your mixture into your pan.  Use your spatula or wooden spoon to press down.  Sprinkle mini marshmallows over top.  Add half of the chopped mini Reese’s cups.

Top with remaining cereal and marshmallow mixture.  Again, use your hands or spatula to press down.  Note, spraying your hands with nonstick cooking spray can help.

Garnish with remaining chopped mini Reese’s cups.

Leave uncovered or cover with plastic wrap and let sit on the counter for at least 1 hour before cutting and enjoying.