These brown butter pumpkin spice cheerios bars are one of the fastest, easiest fall treats you can make! All you need is 3 ingredients and about 20 minutes.
What are Brown Butter Pumpkin Spice Cheerio Treats
Brown Butter Pumpkin Spice Cheerio Treats are the dreamy fusion of autumnal flavors meeting nostalgic childhood treats.
Imagine the rich, nutty depth of brown butter melding with the cozy embrace of melty marshmallows, all intertwined with the crispy crunch of pumpkin spiced Cheerios.
This treat, reminiscent of the classic rice krispies, will take your taste buds on a ride through a fall wonderland with every bite.
Dive in, and let this delicious treat be the culinary scarf that warms your autumn soul.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Salted Butter - You could use a stick of unsalted butter with ¼ heaping teaspoon of salt.
- Marshmallows - The small jet-puffed marshmallows are choice but you could use the big ones if that's all you had.
- Pumpkin Spice Cheerios - If you can't find pumpkin spice cheerios, you can absolutely use regular cheerios and a teaspoon or so of pumpkin spice mix.
How to make it
Making browned butter pumpkin spiced cheerio bars is super easy!
Begin by adding salted butter to a large nonstick pot over medium heat.
Stir the butter until melted.
Once melted, it will start to foam up and turn pale yellow/clear-ish. At this point, make sure to keep stirring and watching as the butter begins to brown.
After a minute or two, it will start to smell nutty and the color will turn to a warm brown color.
Now it's time to add the marshmallows - reserving a handful for later.
Stir in the marshmallows and turn the heat to low. Once they're melted and combined, stir in the cheerios.
NOTE: If you overcook the marshmallows, the treats will be rock hard so make sure your heat is on low and don't heat them too long.
Now quickly mix together until all the cheerios are everything is coated in the brown butter marshmallow mixture.
Add in the reserved handful of marshmallows and stir once more.
Now it's time to form them.
Crumbled a sheet of parchment paper and add it to a baking dish.
Rub the buttery wrapper that the butter came in all over the parchment paper to help the treats from sticking.
Quickly and carefully pour the treat mixture into the lined baking dish.
Next, grease your hands with the butter paper and carefully (if not too hot) pat down the treat mixture so it has a flat, even surface.
Let cook for a few minutes before digging in.
What goes with Brown Butter Pumpkin Spice Cheerio Treats
If you're making these browned butter pumpkin spice cheerio treats, try pairing it with these easy coconut kale noodles this cottage cheese walking taco lettuce wraps or even this kale butternut squash salad.
And if you're looking for more easy desserts, try my 4 ingredients Nutella fudge bars, Viral TikTok Cinnamon Roll with Heavy Cream, cool whip key lime pie, short cut strawberry tres leches, or this strawberry dump cake!
Frequently asked questions
Are pumpkin Cheerios gluten free?
Yes, Pumpkin Spice Cheerios are gluten-free!
What makes brown butter special?
Brown butter, with its nutty, toasty notes, is like the golden, crispy crust of a grilled cheese sandwich for your baked goods; it turns the ordinary into extraordinary with just a little sizzle.
I can't find pumpkin spice Cheerios, what now?
No biggie! Just use regular Cheerios and a teaspoon of pumpkin spice seasoning.
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Recipe
Brown Butter Pumpkin Spice Cheerio Treats
Ingredients
- 1 stick Salted Butter paper kept to the side
- 1 10 oz bag Marshmallows 1 handful kept to the side
- 6 cups Pumpkin Spice Cheerios
Instructions
- Add salted butter to a large nonstick pot over medium heat. Do not throw the butter wrapper away - set it aside for later.
- Stir the butter until melted.
- Once melted, it will start to foam up and turn clear-ish - at this point, make sure to keep stirring and watching as the butter begins to brown.
- After a few minutes, it will start to smell nutty and the color will turn to a warm brown color.
- At this point, you’ll want to add the marshmallows - reserving a handful for later.
- Stir in the marshmallows and turn the heat to low. Once they're melted and combined, stir in the cheerios. Do not overcook the marshmallows because they'll get rock hard.
- Quickly mix everything together until all the cheerios are coated in the brown butter marshmallow mixture. Then add in the reserved handful of marshmallows and stir once more.
- Add a sheet of crumbled parchment paper to a baking dish then rub the paper that the butter came in along the parchment paper to help the treats from sticking.
- Quickly and carefully pour the treat mixture into the lined baking dish.
- Next, grease your hands with the butter paper and carefully (if not too hot) pat down the treat mixture so it has a flat, even surface.
- Let cook for a few minutes before digging in.
