Sweet, crunchy and full of fun, these cereal desserts are perfectly suited for your kiddo's lunchbox or a school bake sale.
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Puppy Chow
From the Recipe Creator:
This easy puppy chow recipe uses a whole package of cereal, so there's less messy measuring. And it makes enough to feed a hungry crowd. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Midwesterners know that no party is complete without a big bowl of puppy chow. This easy treat is ready in just 15 minutes and calls for just four ingredients—including Chex cereal. Find more amazing Midwest recipes here.
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Frozen Banana Cereal Pops
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When we want a healthy snack, we dip bananas in yogurt, roll 'em in cereal, then freeze. Ta-da! —Scarlett Elrod, Newnan, Georgia
Our no-bake Fruity Pebbles banana pops make a great summer dessert, especially if you’re looking for a fun and healthy option to create with the kids.
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Pineapple Crunch
From the Recipe Creator:
A co-worker shared the recipe for this refreshing pineapple dessert years ago. Every time I take it somewhere, it's a favorite. —Betty Wiersma, Sherwood Park, Alberta
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Back-to-School Cookies
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These have become a favorite for almost anyone who tries them, and they make a delicious after-school treat, especially with a glass of ice-cold milk. — Frances Pierce, Waddington, New York
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Fruity Pebbles Milk ‘n’ Cereal Bars
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These no-bake Fruity Pebbles milk 'n' cereal bars are a sweet treat that will take you down memory lane. —Susan Bronson, Rhinelander, Wisconsin
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Morning Buzz Rice Krispies Treats
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These caffeinated cereal bars will help you perk right up! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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No-Bake Cookie Butter Blossoms
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Chewy and sweet, these easy treats mix Rice Krispies, cookie spread and chocolate kisses in an unforgettable spin on an old favorite. —Jessie Sarrazin, Livingston, Montana
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Puppy Chow Bars
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Whether you call it puppy chow or muddy buddies, this recipe takes your favorite childhood treat and turns it into a delectable dessert bar. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin
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Fruity Pebbles Cheesecake
From the Recipe Creator:
This luscious dessert combines classic cheesecake with the nostalgia of a beloved cereal. Fruity Pebbles grace both the crust and the creamy, fruity filling, plus add a colorful, confetti-like pop on top. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Chocolate Billionaires
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Everyone raves about these chocolate and caramel candies. I received the recipe from a friend while living in Texas. When we moved, I made sure this recipe made the trip with me! —June Humphrey, Strongsville, Ohio
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Salted Caramel Cream Cold Brew Rice Krispies Treats
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We capture the flavor of one of Starbucks' sweetest coffee drinks in a marshmallowy dessert bar! Salted caramel cream cold brew Rice Krispies treats have a gooey filling of coffee cream, caramel sauce and crushed cookies. —Nancy Mock, Southbridge, Massachusetts
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Sweet and Salty Chex Mix
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These crunchy munchies are sure to rank high with your family and friends. The combination of flavors gets this sweet and salty chex mix recipe just right. —Candice Lumley, Charles City, Iowa
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Cereal & Milk Ice Cream Sandwiches
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Go ahead and buy those sweet cereals you normally stay away from. This is dessert! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Holiday Cornflake Cookies
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I can't seem to make enough of these cornflake wreaths around the holidays. The cookies firm up quickly, so you'll need to place the Red Hots right away. —Kathleen Hedger, Fairview Heights, Illinois
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Ranger Cookies
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These golden brown ranger cookies are crispy on the outside and cakelike on the inside. Their tasty blend of oats, rice cereal, coconut and brown sugar have made them one of our favorite cookie recipes. You won't be able to eat just one. —Mary Lou Boyce, Wilmington, Delaware
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S’mores Bars
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One night my husband had some friends over to play poker and he requested these s'mores bars. They polished off the pan and asked for more! I shared the recipe, and now their families make them, too. —Rebecca Shipp, Beebe, Arkansas
Capture the flavor of your favorite summertime treat all year round. These simple bars combine chocolate, marshmallows and Golden Grahams for a s’mores-inspired treat—no messy campfire required.
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Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Balls
From the Recipe Creator:
I make more than 40 different types of treats during the holidays for friends and family. These crispy peanut butter balls with crispy rice cereal are one of my favorite candies to give away as gifts.—Liz David, St. Catharines, Ontario
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Chocolate-Raspberry Rice Krispies Treats
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Move over, chocolate and strawberries! Dried raspberries paired with chocolate may become your new favorite flavor combo. Watch them shine in this Rice Krispies Treat. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Fried Ice Cream Dessert Bars
From the Recipe Creator:
Fried ice cream is such a delicious treat, but it can be a hassle to make individual servings. This recipe gives you the same fabulous flavor in an easy and convenient bar form. —Andrea Price, Grafton, Wisconsin
These delicate ice cream bars are easy to make, and they get that signature “fried” taste from pan-toasted Corn Flakes. Pass the whipped cream, please!
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
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These chewy bars are the perfect no-fuss contribution to a potluck or bake sale. I’ve discovered the trick is to get them into the refrigerator so the chocolate can set before they disappear! —Lorri Speer, Centralia, Washington
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Cookie Butter Puppy Chow
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I originally came up with this recipe because I wanted to bring a nut-allergy-friendly dish to family potlucks that still tasted delicious and seasonal. It got such rave reviews that now I make it all throughout the holiday season. —Kristin Bowers, Gilbert, Arizona
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Peanut Butter Cornflake Cookie Bars
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Peanut Butter Cornflake Bars were one of my favorite treats when I was a little girl. They are very versatile. A friend likes to spread a cup of melted chocolate chips over the top. Be sure to let the chocolate set before cutting into these simply delicious bars. —Laura Campbell, Lisbon, Maine
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Easy Crunch Berry Pie
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This is a fresh, simple approach to making a company-worthy pie. The playful Cap’n Crunch cereal crust is fun to bite into, and it’s the perfect complement to a mixed berry no-bake filling. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Bran Muffin
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Having these muffins for breakfast provides a good start to a busy day. My husband loves pineapple, which is the ingredient that makes these muffins so moist and delicious! —Suzanne Smith, Framingham, Massachusetts
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Rocky Road Rice Krispies Treats
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Piled high with chocolate chunks, gooey marshmallows and crushed graham crackers, this Rocky Road Rice Krispies Treats recipe is perfect for those with a sweet tooth. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Snackers
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These crispy, chewy treats pack lots of peanut flavor. They're our favorite travel snack. I always make a double batch so we have some left when we reach our destination. —W.H. Gregory, Roanoke, Virginia
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Browned Butter Cereal Bars
From the Recipe Creator:
Crispy rice treats were one of the first recipes I ever made as a kid. For this version, I wanted to make something similar but more special. Friends and family think using Cap'n Crunch and browned butter is genius, but I just call them delicious.—Kelly Krauss, Lebanon, New Jersey
Loaded with white-chocolate covered pretzels, marshmallows, white chocolate chips and a hearty serving of Cap’n Crunch, these browned butter bars leave us drooling with every bite.
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Confetti Snack Mix
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I've made this party mix for many years, and I usually double the recipe. It makes a delightful gift, and everyone always asks how I make it. —Jane Bray, Temple Terrace, Florida
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Chocolate Malt Crispy Bars
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These chunky, chewy squares are a feast for the eyes. Malted milk flavor coats this treat from top to bottom. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Crunchy Candy Clusters
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These cereal and marshmallow clusters are so simple that I make them for the holidays each year, as my family looks forward to them. —Faye O'Bryan, Owensboro, Kentucky
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Fruity No-Bake Cookies
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Keep your kitchen cool with these freezer cookies made with fruity cereal. They're extra sweet and even more fun for kids to help make.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Chocolate & Peanut Butter Crispy Bars
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I created these dairy-free chocolaty peanut bars, and my kids and their friends can’t get enough! —Dawn Pasco, Overland Park, Kansas
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Turtle Dove Nests
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Inspired by the traditional carol 'The Twelve Days of Christmas,' our Test Kitchen staff created these cute chocolate nests. With jelly bean eggs, they would make fun treats for Easter, too. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin
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Chocolate Chip Sprinkle Cookies
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Whenever I used to make cookies, my three boys would always find something they didn't like about them. After some trial and error, I finally came up with a cookie they all enjoyed. —Heidi Cretens, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Peanut Butter Logs
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These peanut butter logs have definitely stood the test of time. My husband has been enjoying them since he was a toddler! —Micky Faginkrantz, Ft. Bliss, Texas
