Cheerio Raisin Squares

Budget Dessert Recipes

1/2 c. (one stick, 1/4 lb.) margarine, softened 1/2 c. packed brown sugar 1/4 c. white sugar 1 egg 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 2 1/2 cups Cheerios (or your favorite O-cereal) 1 c. raisins 2/3 c. powdered sugar 3-4 tsp. milk

A healthy sweet treat for the next bake sale. Yield: 24 squares Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 13 x 9 x 2 inch rectangular baking pan, or spray with nonstick. In a large bowl, beat margarine, brown sugar and sugar. Add egg and vanilla; beat well. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder and baking soda. Add to margarine mix; mix well. Crush cereal to make 1 1/2 c. crumbs. Add cereal and raisins to batter and stir until thoroughly combined. Spread evenly in bottom of prepared pan. Bake at 350°F for 15 to 20 min. or until toothpick tests clean. Cool. Combine the powdered sugar and the milk; stir until smooth. Drizzle over top. Cut into squares. Makes 24 squares. Enjoy! -Diana

Submitted by Diana Bogue
Contributed on: Thursday June 14th, 2007 and modified on Thursday May 20th, 2010