Favorite snacks

These are the snacks we make and eat the most:

CHEERIO TREATS

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 package (10-1/2 ounces) miniature marshmallows
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 5+ cups Cheerios

Directions:

Place the butter and marshmallows in a large microwave-safe bowl. microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes or until melted. Stir in the peanut butter until blended. Add the cereal (and 1 cup milk chocolate M&M's optional)Spoon into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. pan; press down gently. Cool slightly before cutting. Yield: 15 servings.



CHEX MUDDY BUDDIES ( or Puppy Chow..we call it Dog Food!)

9	Cups any kinds or mixtures of Chex cereal
1	cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2	cup peanut butter
1/4	cup butter or margarine
1	teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2	cups powdered sugar

	Into large bowl, measure cereal; set aside.
	In 1-quart microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave about 30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in vanilla. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag.
	Add powdered sugar. Seal bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.