Whether a fun after-school snack or after-dinner dessert, our Cheerio Bars are an amazing anytime treat!

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Ingredients

• 5 Cups of Whole Grain Cheerios
• 1 Cup of Sugar
• 1/2 Cup Light Corn Syrup
• 1 Stick of Butter (1/2 cup)
• 1 Tsp of Vanilla Extract
• Sprinkles (optional) – Can be substituted with chocolate chips, M&M’s, etc.

Other Supplies Needed:

• Square Baking Dish
• Non-Stick Spray
• Large Mixing Bowl

Directions

1. In a pan, combine the light corn syrup and sugar over medium heat until boiling
2. Once boiling, stir for 1-2 minutes until fully combined
   1. The sugar won’t be fully dissolved, and that’s ok.
3. Remove from heat
4. Add the stick of butter and vanilla extract
5. Mix until the butter is fully combined
6. Place Cheerios in a large mixing bowl
7. Pour the sugar mixture over the Cheerios in the bowl
8. Gently mix and fold the Cheerios into the sugar mixture until fully coated
9. Prepare the square baking dish with non-stick spray
10. Place the coated Cheerios into the square baking dish
11. Press the Cheerios down in the dish
12. Add sprinkles on top
13. After about 30 minutes or so, cut the Cheerios into bars

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