No Bake Cheerio Treats Recipe (2024)

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No Bake Cheerio Treats – delicious and easy dessert bars made with cheerios and marshmallows, topped with sprinkles for a buttery sweet cheerios cereal treat!

If you love rice krispy treats and want something a little different – or have a major cheerio lover in your house – these easy no bake cheerios treats are perfect for dessert!

These cheerios bars are so delicious, fun for little kids, and even make great back to school treats.

They come together in a snap, don’t involve any baking, and are easy enough, kids can help mix!

Of course they are topped with tons of sprinkles to make these desserts adorable… we hope you love them just as much as our family!

For another take on this tasty recipe, be sure to check out my Lucky Charms Treats recipe and my Reeses Puffs Treats recipe!

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How To Store Cheerios Treats

If you make a big batch of these cheerio cereal bars and want them too last as long as possible, please keep in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

Eat leftover cereal bars within one week.

What You Need to Make No Bake Cheerio Bars

To make these cheerio treats you’ll need:

Nonstick Pan – a good noonstick pan helps to keep your marshmallows from turning into a cleanup nightmare.

Mixing Spoon – a large, steady spoon (nonstick a plus!) is a must for this recipe.

Parchment Paper – mandatory if you want easy to release cheerios bars.

Baking dish – high walled dishes best for these treats.

Tips for Perfect Cheerio Treats Bars

If you’re looking for perfect soft and delicious cheerios treats, be sure to follow my troubleshooting tips below:

Prevent Sticky Treats

• If it’s really humid, the treats might remain sticky.
• I recommend spraying the parchment paper with nonstick spray and letting the treats set in the fridge instead of on the counter.
• Coat hands with nonstick spray to prevent the mixture from sticking when you press it into the pan.

Prevent Tough, Hard Treats

• It’s important to heat the butter and marshmallows over low or medium heat because heating it over high heat can cause hard treats.

What Cheerios to Use

• Use any flavor of Cheerios you’d like and customize them by adding sprinkles or drizzling or dipping in chocolate.

How To Make Cheerio Treats

These cheerios treats are simple to make if you’ve ever made rice krispies treats – but if you haven’t, this quick guide can help you get perfect easy cheerios bars every time.

Prep Pan

Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.

Melt Mallows

In a large pot, melt the butter and 8 cups of marshmallows over medium heat until smooth.

Stir To Combine

Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla, Cheerios, and remaining marshmallows until fully coated.

Place in Pan

Transfer to the prepared baking pan and gently press the mixture into the pan.

Let Cool

Cool at room temperature for 1 hour before cutting.

Other Delicious Desserts You’ll Love

If you’re craving something sweet and delicious, that is easy to make, simple – and doesn’t require a bunch of extra ingredients or special tools, you’re going to LOVE this easy dessert like these cheerio bars!

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