Sunny Peanut Butter Chews
Sunny Peanut Butter Chews are a quick and cheerful treat made with Golden Grahams cereal, marshmallows, peanut butter, and butter for a sweet and satisfying twist on classic cereal bars. They come together in just minutes and set up into perfectly chewy snack squares—ideal for after-school surprises or easy weekend indulgence. Whether made on the stovetop or in the microwave, this simple recipe delivers big flavor with minimal effort.
Servings 18 servings
Calories 123kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup peanut butter
- 3 Tbsp butter or margarine
- 10 oz bag miniature marshmallows
- 5 cups Golden Graham cereal
Instructions
- Grease bottom and sides of 9-inch square pan with shortening, or spray with cooking spray.
- In 3-quart saucepan, heat peanut butter, butter and marshmallows, stirring constantly, until melted; remove from heat. Gently stir in cereal, 1 cup at a time, until evenly coated.
- Press mixture evenly in pan with buttered spatula. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 3 rows.
- Microwave Directions: Grease bottom and sides of 9-inch square pan with shortening, or spray with cooking spray. In 3-quart microwavable bowl, microwave peanut butter, butter, and marshmallows uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave 30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Gently stir in cereal, 1 cup at a time, until evenly coated. Press mixture evenly in pan with buttered spatula. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 3 rows.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 109mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 197IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 3mg