Entertaining & Time Savings Tips:
Before you head to the store:
Make a list of needed items for dessert that you are going to bake or your non bake dessert
Add to the list the other needed snack & beverage items for hostess basket
Have on hand or purchase basket or container
Optional items: Clear cellephane wrap, ribbon, bakers twine or twine & tag to dress it up
Time Savers to make things easy:
Unpack items for your dessert set them where you will be preparing it
Put all the other items straight into the basket or container you have (to take to partyor hostess)
Bake or mix dessert to take, let it cool, transfer onto a tray
Set it with the items your taking so you don't forget them!
Ingredients
-Ingredients & Recipe-
3tablespoonsbutter
1package10-1/2 ounces miniature marshmallows
1/2cuppeanut butter
5cupsCheerios
1cupmilk chocolate M&M's
Instructions
Spray EVERYTHING that will touch the mixture with nonstick cooking spray. Place butter and marshmallows in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes or until melted. Stir in peanut butter until blended. Add the cereal and M&M's. Spoon into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. pan; press down gently. Cool slightly before cutting. Yield: 15 servings.
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Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.
Originally published as Cheerio Treats in Quick Cooking September/October 2002, p40