What a great treat to make to kick off the Halloween Season!
I’m excited to be working with Betty Crocker and General Mills on this project. When asked to develop a recipe that includes one of their popular cereals, it was easy to choose. Reese’s Puffs! I always look forward to getting Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups at Halloween. Who can resist the chocolate and peanut butter combination? I know they sold candy year round, but the orange wrapper would remind me of Halloween. Now the same is true for Reese’s Puffs Cereal, and it doesn’t melt!
You’ll need, General Mills Reese’s Puffs cereal, Betty Crocker frosting, Betty Crocker Peanut Butter Cookie Mix along with the ingredients it calls for; red food coloring, a pastry bag, licorice, peanut butter, 13×9 in baking pan, and nonstick aluminum foil.
Line your pan with nonstick aluminum foil.
(This makes it so easy to remove after baking)
Prepare the cookie mix as directed on package.
Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
While the cookie portion is baking,
measure 4 cups Reese’s Puffs cereal and put into food processor.
(or plastic bag and use a rolling pin to crush)
Small crumbs are what you are looking for.
When the cookie is done baking and cooled for 5 minutes, remove to a cooling rack by lifting the foil out of the baking pan and allow it to cool completely before applying the frosting.
Mix the frosting with peanut butter I used 5 tablespoons.
(reserve 1/4 cup frosting to be tinted)
Tint the reserved 1/4 cup frosting with red food coloring to match your licorice.
Frost the cooled cookie,
then add Reese’s Puffs crumbs on top and sides then decorate with licorice and pipe on the words with frosting.
The cookie is chewy, not extra firm since it was baked in a deep sided pan. Cut into small pieces, it cuts beautifully, if you prefer small treats bags.
The peanut butter flavor was delicious.
It reminded every one of those cute peanut shaped cookies, we all enjoyed as kids!
My family has already asked when I as going to make it again.
At Halloween time, my mom would follow behind my friends and I in the car with paper bags on the floor of the back seat with each of our names on them, for us to unload all our Halloween loot. We all loved it, as soon as our bags would get heavy, there she was to save us. She even had extras, just in case someone joined us. Always loved that about my mom she was always planning ahead. It was especially nice on the rainy Halloween evenings, we could hide out until the rain calmed down before we went to get more yummy treats!
At Halloween time, my mom would follow behind my friends and I in the car with paper bags on the floor of the back seat with each of our names on them, for us to unload all our Halloween loot. We all loved it, as soon as our bags would get heavy, there she was to save us. She even had extras, just in case someone joined us. Always loved that about my mom she was always planning ahead. It was especially nice on the rainy Halloween evenings, we could hide out until the rain calmed down before we went to get more yummy treats!
Shealynn Benner says
September 28, 2010 at 4:34 amFantastic!!
Jen @ tatertotsandjello.com says
September 28, 2010 at 4:53 amWow – that is such a clever recipe!! Yum! I love that cereal. I bet the cake tastes fantastic!!
xox
Jen
Mary says
September 28, 2010 at 5:57 amI love, love, love peanut butter – what a neat and different way to incorporate it! I don't usually think to use cereal for cooking, besides rice crispy treats.
Sue says
September 28, 2010 at 4:21 pmGreat idea Diane! Can't go wrong with these ingredients:)
Nikki says
September 28, 2010 at 4:25 pmi heart peanut butter. this looks great, my kids and i will love it. i just remembered i have a reese's buttercup in my cabinet. now i have to go it it. thanks.
The Captain's Daughter says
September 28, 2010 at 4:44 pmLOVE this idea! Would be so cute cut out into ghost, bat, pumpkin and other Halloween-themed shapes too!
Just Add Walter says
September 29, 2010 at 1:31 amyou have the best ideas — can you come cook for me all the time?!
Sippity Sup says
September 29, 2010 at 1:57 amHalloween scares me. GREG
eatingRD says
September 29, 2010 at 3:04 amawww how cute is that?! I'm a big fan of anything peanut butter, so I'm sure I would gobble that up. Thanks for your comment. I wish we would have had more time! Your cookies were adorable and I wish I would have grabbed more than one 🙂
Raina says
September 29, 2010 at 1:58 pmThat is the tastiest Halloween treat bag I have ever seen:) Great easy and yummy recipe, my favorite kind. Thanks!
I love your Halloween story..lol What a great mom to follow you around with extra bags…too cute! We used to carry old pillow cases…lol
grace says
September 29, 2010 at 7:01 pmWhat a great treat! I can't wait for Halloween, thanks for sharing your story 🙂
cookies and cups says
September 30, 2010 at 12:12 pmTHat looks great! I love that cereal 🙂
Anna says
September 30, 2010 at 4:26 pmHi Diane!
Boy, I am so happy to have found your blog. You are so creative, and I just love what you did with the Reese's cereal. I had a hard time coming up with cereal ideas (or Halloween, for that matter) this year, but I'm enjoying seeing what other people are doing.
Jules from A Little Bite of Life says
October 1, 2010 at 12:46 amThis is so cute–what a great idea!
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lexiscafe says
October 1, 2010 at 2:21 amThose look amazing. I love peanut butter and chocolate.
Jessi S. says
October 2, 2010 at 4:27 amThat is impressive and sounds delicious.
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Kat says
October 2, 2010 at 10:51 amI'm you newest follower…..nice blog…makes me want to eat..lol…kat
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October 2, 2010 at 12:28 pmHI there! I am your newest follower from the Weekend blog hop! Lovely blog:) You can find me at http://www.bouffeebambini.blogspot.com
LOVE your recipes
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October 2, 2010 at 2:41 pmYUM! I'm your newest follower! You can find me at
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Kristin says
October 2, 2010 at 10:22 pmOMG! I'm dying! Can't wait to make this for my kids!! Thanks!
I'm following you!
Kristin 🙂
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Kristin says
October 2, 2010 at 10:42 pmI actually just posted the link (and picture) to this recipe on my blog!
Kristin 🙂
Keenly Kristin
Amanda says
October 17, 2010 at 1:28 amSo cute, I just love it!
Paula says
October 19, 2010 at 10:39 pmSuch Fun!
Pati @ A Crafty Escape says
October 19, 2010 at 11:52 pmI'm going to have to make this for my kids… they'll love it.
Your mom sounds like mine, love her!
alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says
October 18, 2011 at 4:08 amhow fun!!