Description
Delightfully sweet and crunchy, these Butterscotch Pumpkin Cheerio Treat Bars combine the warm flavors of pumpkin pie spice with butterscotch and white chocolate drizzle. Perfect for fall gatherings or as a festive dessert, these bars are easy to make without baking and deliver a delightful autumn twist on classic cereal treats.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 11 oz. bag (about 1 ½ cups) butterscotch chips
- 3/4 cup light corn syrup
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 6 cups Pumpkin Spice Cheerios
Topping
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare Pan: Lightly spray a 9×13-inch cake pan with cooking spray and set aside, ensuring your treat bars can be easily removed later.
- Melt Base Ingredients: In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine butterscotch chips, light corn syrup, butter, and miniature marshmallows. Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes, stirring after each minute until the mixture is completely smooth and melted.
- Add Pumpkin Pie Spice: Stir in the pumpkin pie spice thoroughly to infuse the butterscotch mixture with the warm autumn flavor.
- Mix in Cheerios: Immediately add the Pumpkin Spice Cheerios and quickly stir to coat all the cereal evenly with the sticky butterscotch mixture.
- Press into Pan: Transfer the coated Cheerios mixture to the prepared pan. Using a spoon or your hands lightly sprayed with cooking spray, press the mixture firmly and evenly into the pan to form compact bars.
- Melt White Chocolate: In a small bowl, melt the white chocolate chips in the microwave at 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth. Then stir in the cinnamon for added fall spice.
- Apply Topping: Spread the melted cinnamon white chocolate evenly over the pressed cereal bars. Alternatively, place the chocolate into a plastic baggie, snip a corner, and drizzle decoratively over the bars.
- Chill and Set: Refrigerate the bars for about one hour or until firm to allow the bars and topping to set properly.
- Serve and Store: Once set, slice into bars and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Lightly spraying hands or a spoon helps to press the mixture without sticking.
- Use a 9×13-inch pan for an even thickness that yields about 24 bars.
- Substitute pumpkin spice Cheerios with regular Cheerios and an extra sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice if needed.
- Ensure the white chocolate chips are melted carefully to avoid burning; stirring frequently helps.
- Bars can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for 2-3 days, or refrigerated for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 7mg
