Holiday No Bake Cereal Bars Recipes

HOLIDAY SPECIAL K BARS

Steps:

• Line a 9×13-inch pan with aluminum foil for easier cleanup and spray with cooking spray; set aside.
• To a large bowl, add the Special K; set aside.
• To a medium, high-sided stockpot, add the butter and heat over medium-high heat to melt.
• After the butter is mostly melted, add the brown sugar, corn syrup, and whisk to combine. Boil for 3 minutes, stirring intermittently.
• Remove the pot from the heat, add the peanut butter, vanilla, salt, and whisk to incorporate.
• Pour mixture over the Special K and using a spatula, stir to toss and coat evenly.
• Turn cereal out into prepared pan, lightly pressing it with a spatula; set aside while you make the topping.
• To a medium microwave-safe bowl, add the chocolate chips, butter, and heat in 3-second bursts until chips and butter have melted and can be stirred smooth.
• Turn the chocolate topping out over the cereal, smoothing the top lightly with a spatula to distribute it.
• Evenly sprinkle with the sprinkles and allow bars and chocolate to set up before serving, about 2 hours. If you're in a rush, you can put the pan in the fridge to save time.

NO-BAKE CEREAL COOKIE BARS

Steps:

• Grease a 15x10x1-in. pan. In a large bowl, combine first 4 ingredients., In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows; stir until completely melted. Stir in honey until blended. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated. Cool 5 minutes., Stir in M&M's and raisins; press into prepared pan using a greased spatula. Let stand 30 minutes before cutting. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container.

CHEWY NO-BAKE CEREAL BARS

Steps:

• Line the base of a 20 x 20cm baking tin with baking parchment. Put the seeds in a dry, non-stick pan over a medium heat and cook until they start to pop and turn golden. Transfer to a small bowl to cool.
• In a medium saucepan, soften the nut butter and honey over a low heat for about 2 mins, stirring continuously, until the mixture has warmed through.
• Take the pan off the heat. Stir in the cinnamon and cocoa powder, followed by the fruit and toasted seeds. Add the puffed rice and stir well to coat. Quickly transfer the mixture to the tin, spreading out evenly and pressing down with the back of a spoon to create a compact, even surface.
• Leave for 45 mins-1 hr to firm up, then slice into 8 bars with a sharp knife. Wrap in strips of baking parchment and secure with tape or string. Will keep in an airtight container for 3-4 days.

NO-BAKE CEREAL BARS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook and stir sugar and corn syrup until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat. Add peanut butter; mix well. Stir in cereals. Spread quickly into two lightly greased 15x10x1-in. pans. Cut into bars while warm.