Chocolate Cheerios Prize Pack Giveaway

There are even several recipes on their website using Chocolate Cheerios.  One that really caught my eye was the Choolate Cheerios Marshmallow Hearts.

Chocolate Cheerios® Marshmallow Hearts

Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Start to Finish: 1 Hour 45 Minutes

Crust

• 1 cup Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
• 1 cup Chocolate Cheerios® cereal, crushed
• 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 cups miniature marshmallows

Topping

• 2/3 cup light corn syrup
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 bag (11.5 ounces) milk chocolate chips
• 4 cups Chocolate Cheerios® cereal
• Candy sprinkles, if desired

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line bottom and sides of 13×9-inch pan with foil. In large bowl, mix all crust ingredients except marshmallows with electric mixer on low speed until crumbly. Press firmly into bottom of pan.
2. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove from oven. Immediately sprinkle with marshmallows. Return to oven; bake an additional 1 to 2 minutes or until marshmallows just begin to puff. Cool while preparing topping.
3. In large saucepan, place all topping ingredients except cereal and sprinkles. Heat over medium-low heat just until chips are melted and mixture is smooth, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in 4 cups cereal. Immediately spoon warm topping over marshmallows; spread to cover. Sprinkle with candy sprinkles. Cool completely, at least 1 hour.
4. Using foil to lift, remove mixture from pan; remove foil. With deep 2 1/2-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out 18 hearts. Store loosely covered.