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    Home » Sponsor » Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Stars

    Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Stars

    Published: Nov 21, 2011 · Modified: Mar 7, 2023 by Tonia Larson

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

    Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Stars are a chewy combination of chocolate and peanut butter. It’s a great way to use cereal in a dessert.

    This post has been compensated as part of a sponsored charitable opportunity for Collective Bias but the recipe, pictures, and opinions are my own.

    chocolate dipped peanut butter stars

    A couple of days ago, I did a post about the Cheerios sendCheer Campaign to support our military called sendCheer.  This weekend I had the opportunity to stop by Walmart to pick up the special boxes of Cheerios and make these Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Stars with them! They are delicious and I am going to share my recipe with you but first I will tell you about we used the sendCheer boxes.

    Cheerios

    My Walmart did not have a special display for these Cheerios but be on the lookout for them at your Walmart. I purchased 10 boxes of Cheerios.  We used one box and shared the other 9 boxes with family and friends.

    send cheer cheerios box

    Vanessa cut out the sendCheer postcard from the Cheerios box, decorated the front of the card, wrote a sweet message on the back and attached a stamp.

    cheerios postcard

    My daughter decided what to write for the message.  She thought these cards were a cool idea and hopes that someone in need receives her special message.

    steps for making peanut butter stars

    steps for making peanut butter stars

    Then, Vanessa helped me use the Cheerios to make these Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Stars.  They would be a perfect addition to a care basket for a military family or solider you know.

    Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Stars

    by The Gunny Sack

    1 1/2 cups peanut butter
    1/4 cup butter, softened
    1 tsp. vanilla extract
    1 tsp. maple-flavored extract
    3/4 cup Cheerios crumbs
    3 cups powdered sugar
    Chocolate Almond Bark
    Peanut Butter Chips

    Cream peanut butter and butter.  Add vanilla and maple extract.  Mix in Cheerios crumbs.  Add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each cup.  the dough is thick like play-doh. Pat dough out onto a surface dusted with powdered sugar to the desired thickness.  Cut out star shapes and place them on a wax-covered tray. Place in the freezer at least 1 hour or overnight.  Melt chocolate almond bark in the microwave. Dip peanut butter stars in the chocolate almond bark and place on wax paper to harden. Melt some peanut butter chips in the microwave and pipe onto the chocolate covered stars.

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    About Tonia Larson

    Hi! I’m Tonia, the owner and recipe creator at The Gunny Sack, where I’ve shared easy recipes for busy people for 12+ years! My family-friendly meals, easy side dishes, and delicious desserts include mouthwatering photos, dynamic videos, and step-by-step instructions to help you cook at home.

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    Comments

    1. Holly Lefevre says

      December 2, 2011 at 7:18 am

      Love this recipe and cannot wait to try it! I love the send cheer campaign – such a great idea.

      Reply
    2. Lindsay says

      November 28, 2011 at 2:31 am

      What a very fun idea! What a very special thing to do with your daughter! SO sweet! Thanks for sharing @ Show & Share, you know I love having you. 🙂

      Reply
    3. Rosie says

      November 23, 2011 at 2:42 pm

      These look really delicious and festive….I could really do with one!I would love it if you were able to share this with my 2nd ever Christmas link up.Find me here on:http://twelvecraftsofchristmas.blogspot.com/Hope to see you there.Rosie x

      Reply
    4. Anne @ Domesblissity says

      November 23, 2011 at 12:21 am

      These look delicious Tonia. (Don’t know how I missed this one. LOL)Anne xx

      Reply
    5. Amanda says

      November 22, 2011 at 1:49 pm

      Those look so good! What a yummy way to spread cheer!

      Reply
    6. Jessica E says

      November 21, 2011 at 12:06 pm

      What a great post. The cookies look delicious! I did not know about the sendcheer campaign, so thank you for letting me know. I will be on the look out in my Walmart for it. Your daughter made a very cute card to send! JessicaI am anew follower. I found you through the blog guidebook. http://arebutterfliesticklish.blogspot.com/

      Reply
    7. raveandreview says

      November 21, 2011 at 9:21 am

      Oh my goodness, what an awesome post! Not only was the card your daughter did adorable and heartfelt…. those cookies are AWESOME! I’m not in the military but I want a care package :)Leanne (at) raveandreview (dot) com

      Reply

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