Cheerio Bars

Combine peanut butter, sugar, and honey in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth and well blended, about 2-3 minutes.

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool for 1 minute until it is no longer steaming but still warm and pourable.

Stir in the Cheerios cereal and salted peanuts until all pieces are evenly coated with the peanut butter mixture.

Transfer the mixture to a greased 8x8-inch baking pan, pressing it down firmly with a greased spatula or the back of a spoon to create an even, compact layer.

Allow the bars to cool at room temperature for at least 30 minutes until they are set and firm enough to cut cleanly.

Cut into squares or rectangles of desired size using a sharp knife, wiping the blade between cuts for clean edges if needed.