15 Minute Cereal Bars
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15 Minute Cereal Bars, literally, 15 minutes until snack time, no bake, fall-themed cereal bar with candy corn and cereal.
My 15 Minute Cereal Bars recipe is your no cook answer to snacking. Inspiration came from traditional Rice Krispie Treats for this recipe but gets a Halloween spin with fun candy corn candies.
I’m a member of the Junior Auxiliary in our town. If you’re not familiar with the Junior Auxiliary, it’s a non-profit organization that provides for children in need in our city and county. We teach CPR classes at the high school, provide scholarships, pay for dental and eye exams for children, hold summer camps, provide school supplies, clothing for students and much more. It’s truly a great organization and I’m happy to ‘work’ with these amazing ladies and for these appreciative children.
However, if I’d ever thought they’d actually put me in charge of a committee and I’d have to give a report in front of these 90-ish ladies, I probably would not have joined! You know, I am great making snarky remarks online. I’m good one-on-one. I can even hold my on talking with a group of 20. But, sweat, shaking, quivering voice and knocking knees all come out in front of 90!! It was not pretty. I really can’t remember what I said. It was not pretty. I may need therapy…
15 Minute Cereal Bars
This recipe is an upgrade to the traditional Rice Krispie treats. They are easy, no-bake with few ingredients that’s very adaptable to your favorite ingredients! You can substitute other candy’s, M&M’s, Reese’s Pieces, or peanut
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15 Minute Cereal Bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup syrup
- 2 cup peanut butter smooth
- 2 cup corn cereal
- 2 cup Cheerios
- 1 cup candy corn
Instructions
- Line a 9×13 inch cake pan with foil allowing ends to extend over the pan. Spray foil with non-stick spray.
- In a medium pan, bring sugar and syrup to a low boil. Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter. Stir until smooth.
- Pour over cereal, Cheerios and half the candy corn in a large bowl. Mix quickly.
- Pour into 9×13 inch pan, press to smooth out on top. Add remaining candy corn and press into bars. Allow to cool an hour before cutting.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are important to you, I recommend calculating them yourself.
Paula, your son is cracking me up! I love that video! Okay, these look SO GOOD!!! It has all my favorites in it! Thanks for sharing on Saturday Night Fever! Pinning this now! See you again this week!
These look so delicious!! Anything with candy corn and cereal in it, means I need to try it 🙂 thanks for sharing!
I feel the same way, kaitlyn!
Such a great idea. I need to use up some candy corn, and I think this is the recipe to do it with. Thanks so much for sharing at Weekend Potluck…please do come back again soon.
I love that these have candy corn in them. I can’t wait to try them!
What a fun video of your son….I laughed! I love to bake more than I like to cook but my family has to eat. Making your own pop tarts sounds yummy! Take care!
He thought he was so cute, he’s my funny one, my other son is serious. Too bad they can’t eat desserts all the time right, that would be perfect 🙂
Looks good Paula and great photo – can’t wait until I can make treats for Emily but I guess I have a few years! Pinned and sharing on FB
Thanks so much for visiting and sharing, Deb. Emily will be in the kitchen with you in no time and it’ll be messy and so much fun!
Paula, these looks like the perfect snack, thanks for sharing!
Hello Miss Paula! Ryder’s video was adorable and it made me giggle. These candy corn bars are going on my Pinterest board.
I know five wonderful grandchildren who will love these! I invite you to share this yummy treat at my hop today Hugs
Thank you so much, Katherine!
How happy am I that you started my day with candy corn? 🙂 These look yummy! Pinning! Happy Thursday!
You’re so sweet, Cindy! I love it too! Thanks for sharing!