Fall is in the air and with the cooler nights and rainy days we have been having I suddenly felt compelled to get out my box of Pumpkin Spice Cheerios and get creative. After snacking on a handful during my recipe creation there is no doubt that these would make a delicious breakfast with some nice cold milk, but I decided to go decadent and make some dessert bars using these little circles of deliciousness. If you haven’t spotted them at your local store yet be on the lookout because you don’t want to miss these limited edition Cheerios from General Mills!
Ingredients ::
- 4 1/2 cups Pumpkin Spice Cheerios
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1/3 cup nut butter (I made pecan butter using roasted pecans and my food processor)
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 egg white
- 1 cup roughly chopped roasted pecans
- 24 soft caramels (12 cut into quarters, 12 for caramel drizzle)
Instructions ::
- Heat oven to 375ºF. Line 13×9 inch baking pan with cooking parchment paper, folding edges if necessary.
- Using food processor, finely crush 4 cups of the cereal. In medium bowl, mix melted butter, nut butter, brown sugar, and egg white until well blended. Stir in crushed cereal until mixed well. Pour cereal mixture into pan; spread evenly, and press firmly against bottom of pan. Bake 8 minutes.
- Sprinkle with chopped pecans & quartered caramels, and bake for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from oven.
- Melt the remaining 12 caramels in a microwave safe bowl for 30 seconds, stir, and microwave another 30 seconds. Drizzle melted caramel over bars using a small spoon. If the caramel hardens too much to drizzle microwave for additional 5 second increments until remelted. Top with remaining half cup of Pumpkin Spice Cheerios.
- Allow to cool for 15 minutes and then cut with a knife and enjoy! Make sure the caramel is sufficiently cooled before eating.
Serves 15
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Start to Finish: 45 minutes
This was an treat that was equally anticipated by myself and my 6-year-old assistant. She was very excited to smell the delicious Pumpkin Spice Cheerios, “Mom! They smell like cinnamon and FALL!” and even more excited to EAT the bars once they were completed. I hope you enjoy with a tall glass of milk or a nice mug of coffee this fall!
Jill Wagner
October 19, 2016 at 4:48 pmI was disappointed that these fell apart. Would two egg whites hold the crust together better?
Carinn
October 26, 2016 at 10:47 pmJill, they are a fairly crumbly bar. An extra eggwhite or possibly some additional nut butter may help hold them together more to your liking. Or just add more caramel! 😉
G K
September 21, 2016 at 5:25 pmThis would taste great with honey nut Cheerios as well!
Julie Waldron
August 27, 2016 at 3:09 pmThis sounds delicious! I’ve never heard of Pumpking Spice Cheerios though, would love to give them a try. 🙂
Carinn
August 31, 2016 at 10:22 pmThey are brand new this season Julie! Get them while you can because they won’t be around for long.
Rosie
August 26, 2016 at 3:04 pmThese are fantastic! I didn’t know that Cheerios has a pumpkin spice option! And I’d like to try this, making my own pecan butter – yum!
Carinn
August 31, 2016 at 10:23 pmSometimes limited editions fade away for good reason but I really hope these Pumpkin Spice Cheerios come back again for another season. They really are delicious!
rochelle haynes
August 26, 2016 at 10:25 amLooking good like to try this
shelly peterson
August 26, 2016 at 4:25 amI didn’t know they made a Pumpkin Spice Cheerios. I need to look for these. This recipe[e looks super yummy.
Carinn
August 31, 2016 at 10:24 pmShelly – they are brand new this year and are only limited edition so get them while you can!
shelly peterson
September 1, 2016 at 1:59 amOh ok, thanks for the info! 🙂
Sara Zielinski
August 25, 2016 at 1:43 pmA great recipe for fall!
Karen Glatt
August 25, 2016 at 12:10 pmI did not know that Cheerios makes Pumpkin Spice Cheerios! I am going to get some of this cereal. I love Pumpkin spice in my coffee, and so many other items. I want to make your yummy Pumpkin Spice bars. they look delicious with a cup of coffee. Perfect for Fall!
Carinn
August 31, 2016 at 10:25 pmOh! I hope you like them! My end of summer use for the rest of the box will be to top some vanilla ice cream with caramel sauce. Even my 6 year old thought they were delicious!
Melissa Storms
August 25, 2016 at 10:43 amI am so not ready for summer to be over, I love fall but am not ready yet. These do sound perfect for the start of fall though.
Janet W.
August 25, 2016 at 7:49 amWhat a delicious treat! My grandsons would be thrilled if I made this! Yummy ingredients!
Maryann D.
August 25, 2016 at 7:06 ampumpkin spice cheerios caramel pecan bars recipe looks absolutely wonderful. I love anything pumpkin spice flavored and this would be different and fun to try!