Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheerios® Bars

Health score
6%
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheerios® Bars
75 min.
10
689kcal

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Get ready for a sweet and savory treat that will have your taste buds cheering! These Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheerios® Bars are the perfect snack for any occasion, whether it's a game day gathering or a cozy morning brunch. With a mouthwatering combination of ingredients, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household.
The process begins with melting butter, chocolate chips, and peanut butter to create a rich and creamy base. The addition of marshmallows adds a gooey texture that perfectly complements the crunchy cereal. As the mixture cools, you'll create a decadent chocolate ganache by heating whipping cream and more chocolate chips, resulting in a smooth and luxurious topping.
Using a football-shaped cookie cutter adds a fun twist to these bars, making them ideal for game day celebrations. Dip the tops in the ganache and let your creativity shine by piping on the iconic football laces with cookie icing. Not only do these bars taste amazing, but they also provide a delightful visual experience.
With a balanced caloric distribution, these bars offer a satisfying blend of protein, fat, and carbs. Whether you're a chocolate and peanut butter enthusiast or simply looking for a unique treat, these Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheerios® Bars are sure to score a touchdown with your taste buds!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup butter 
  • 11.5 oz milk chocolate chips (2 cups)
  • cup peanut butter 
  • 10.5 oz marshmallows miniature ()
  • cups corn flakes/bran flakes 
  • 0.8 cup whipping cream 
  • oz chocolate icing white

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • baking paper
  • cookie cutter

Directions

  1. In large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 cup of the chocolate chips and the peanut butter; cook and stir until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.
  3. Add marshmallows; cook and stir until melted.
  4. Remove from heat; stir in cereal.
  5. Press mixture in ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Cool 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  6. Meanwhile, in small saucepan, heat whipping cream and remaining 1 cup chocolate chips over low heat until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Refrigerate about 30 minutes until ganache is cooled and thickened.
  7. Line cookie sheet with waxed paper or cooking parchment paper.
  8. Cut bars with 2- to 3-inch football-shaped cookie cutter. Dip tops of bars in ganache.
  9. Place on cookie sheet; let stand until set.
  10. With cookie icing, pipe laces on each football.
  11. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts

Calories689kcal
Protein4.73%
Fat52.12%
Carbs43.15%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.98
Glycemic Load
28.24
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
16.265217506367%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:689.2kcal
34.46%
Fat:41.76g
64.24%
Saturated Fat:19.04g
118.99%
Carbohydrates:77.78g
25.93%
Net Carbohydrates:73.59g
26.76%
Sugar:54.51g
60.57%
Cholesterol:44.57mg
14.86%
Sodium:335.21mg
14.57%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.53g
17.06%
Manganese:0.95mg
47.58%
Folate:131.85µg
32.96%
Vitamin B3:6.19mg
30.93%
Iron:5.05mg
28.04%
Vitamin B2:0.37mg
21.82%
Vitamin E:3.2mg
21.36%
Magnesium:82.51mg
20.63%
Vitamin B6:0.39mg
19.7%
Vitamin A:946.03IU
18.92%
Phosphorus:178.33mg
17.83%
Fiber:4.2g
16.78%
Vitamin B1:0.25mg
16.67%
Selenium:10.63µg
15.19%
Vitamin B12:0.85µg
14.13%
Copper:0.22mg
10.96%
Zinc:1.53mg
10.23%
Potassium:351.86mg
10.05%
Calcium:58.96mg
5.9%
Vitamin D:0.81µg
5.42%
Vitamin B5:0.48mg
4.83%
Vitamin K:4.25µg
4.04%