These no-bake pumpkin spice Cheerios treats combine melted marshmallow and caramel for a delicious fall dessert. This easy recipe is great to have some fall baking fun with the kids.
PREP TIME 25 minutesminutes
TOTAL TIME 25 minutesminutes
YIELD 24servings
Ingredients
6cupsPumpkin Spice Cheerios
1(11 oz) bag caramels
2tbspwater
2cupsminiature marshmallows
1/2cupwhite vanilla baking chips
2tbspmilk
Instructions
Line a 9 x 13 inch pan with parchment paper and spray the bottom and sides with cooking spray. Spray a large mixing bowl with cooking spray, place the Pumpkin Spice Cheerios in the bowl and set aside.
Spray a medium sized microwaveable bowl with cooking spray and add the unwrapped caramels and water. Microwave the caramels uncovered on High for 1 minute and then stir. Heat for another minute and stir. The caramels should be smooth. If they need more time, heat 10 seconds at a time until you reach the proper consistency.
Add the marshmallows to the caramel and stir until the marshmallows have melted and the mixture is smooth. CAREFULLY pour the hot melted caramel over the pumpkin spice Cheerios and stir. The cereal should be completely coated and combined with the caramel.
With the back of a spatula that has been sprayed with cooking spray, spread and press the cereal mixture into the pan until evenly spread.
In a small microwavable bowl, add the white baking chips and milk. Heat on High for 1 minute and stir. If the mixture is not smooth, heat at 30 second intervals until it is just melted. Be careful to not overheat or it will stiffen up. Drizzle the melted white chips over the top of the pumpkin spice Cheerios bars.
Place in the refrigerator until the mixture is firm and the glaze is set, about 30 minutes.