Caramel Honey Nut Cheerios Squares
These Caramel Honey Nut Cheerios Squares are crunchy and chewy, and filled with all kinds of simple wonderful flavors. And they’re so easy to make!
This time of year is both a blessing and a curse for me when it comes to how I spend my time in the kitchen. I want to bake all the wonderful recipes I grew up making with Mom and my sisters when I was a kid. I’m nostalgic; you know that. But…I also can’t pull away from the urge to create something new. To gather together ingredients that I know my family loves and add a few fun twists to our annual holiday sweets platter.
Please say hello to my latest pan of deliciousness to come out of our kitchen. Caramel Honey Nut Cheerios Squares, a twist on a favorite recipe from Mom. They’re crunchy and chewy and taste completely wonderful!
At the base is a simple layer of graham crackers. How easy is that?!
Then marshmallows are sprinkled over the graham crackers.
I {heart} marshmallow.
And a simple buttery caramel, with lovely cinnamon and almond flavorings, is stirred together on the stove top and then drizzled over the graham crackers and marshmallows. This caramel, along with the marshmallow, is the glue. The amazingly delicious binder that holds these squares together.
While the caramel is still warm, sliced almonds and Honey Nut Cheerios are sprinkled over the top. Followed by more marshmallows, of course. I love how they puff up and brown so beautifully in the oven. They tempt me in the very best way!
Once the pan has cooled, it’s a snap to cut this treat into squares. I use a pizza cutter wheel.
When Cheerios asked me to create a fun new recipe for the holidays, powered by oats, I jumped at the opportunity. Because our pantry is never without at least a couple different boxes of Cheerios. Specifically Honey Nut Cheerios. This particular box of cereal and a straightforward bowl of warm oatmeal are the #1 breakfast requests from our youngest daughter. And I have to agree with her choices. Whole grain oats are a delicious way to give energy to any day.
Whole grain oats are rich in soluble fiber, and one of the most healthy grains. Cheerios offers six delicious flavors with oats as the first ingredient .
To see how Cheerios are made, from oats growing in the field to O’s in your breakfast bowl, watch this short video.
There is so much greatness going on in these squares, yet they are so very simple to make. I love the nutty flavor and crunchy texture that the Honey Nut Cheerios add to the chewy caramel squares. I also love the aroma that fills the house when they’re baking in the oven. Warm and nutty, caramel heaven!
These Caramel Honey Nut Cheerios Squares are perfect for the holidays, or any time of year. They’ve been a big hit with my family.
Enjoy!
Caramel Honey Nut Cheerios Squares
These Caramel Honey Nut Cheerios Squares are crunchy and chewy, and filled with all kinds of simple wonderful flavors. And they’re so easy to make!
Ingredients
- 14 graham cracker rectangles
- 3 c. mini marshmallows, divided
- 3/4 c. unsalted butter, chopped
- 3/4 c. packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. pure almond extract
- 1 c. sliced almonds
- 1 c. Honey Nut Cheerios®
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Line an 11″ x 17″ pan with parchment paper.
- Arrange graham crackers in a single layer on the parchment paper in the pan. Sprinkle with 2 cups of the marshmallows.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter and brown sugar. Cook until sugar is completely dissolved, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and stir in cinnamon and almond extract. Drizzle mixture over the graham crackers, spreading evenly. Sprinkle with almonds, Honey Nut Cheerios, and remaining 1 cup of marshmallows.
- Bake in oven for about 15 minutes or until marshmallows are lightly browned. Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into 2″ squares. A pizza cutter wheel works great for this.
- These squares freeze well. Store in an airtight container, with layers separated by wax paper or parchment paper.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 40 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 114Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 38mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 1gSugar: 7gProtein: 2g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated by Nutritionix. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee accuracy. If your health depends on nutrition information, please calculate again with your own favorite calculator.
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These look amazing, Brenda!! :) :) PS Have you tried the dulce de leche cheerios yet?
Thanks, Julie! No, I haven’t tried that one – thinking I need to now, though. I just bought a dark chocolate version, waiting to open that box!
Brenda, oh my goodness.. I love these!!! It’s about time someone created a fun sweet treat using another cereal!!! I mean, I actually always have cheerios in my pantry . . my kids would flip over these, love!!
Thanks, Alice! We’re kind of Cheerios crazy here, always at least 3 varieties to choose from. Happy Weekend to you!
My husband loves Honey Nut Cheerios! These would disappear in no time at my house!
Yay for Honey Nut Cheerios! :)
Brenda, once the kids are out of school, we’re going to make these, and make new traditions. Thank you for sharing your mom’s recipe!
Yay! Hope all of you like this recipe!
This is such a fun treat!! I can mindlessly snack on Cheerios, no milk, all day…I love the honey nut one best :)
I’m going to make this with the kids!
So true about the snacking! Hope you like these, Aggie. Happy Weekend!
This must be the best way to eat Cheerios ever!
So true! :)
I’m all for simple treats during the holidays – and Ben is a UBERFAN of HoneyNut Cheerios. Winner!
These look so delicious and sound super simple to make! I’m obsessed with Cheerios (every single kind), which is suiting because I work at General Mills :)
I think you need to make these! ;)
I bet these would be the first to go on the dessert table!!!! YUM
Thanks, Leslie. They are so easy and good!
These are so fun! I love the caramel with the cheerios – so yummy!
Thanks, Erin!
Cheerios were my breakfast every single day as a kid. What a fun twist to turn them into a holiday dessert.
Thanks, Heidi. I STILL eat them a few times a week. Love them! ;)
Oh, my! I love honey nut Cheerios but now I love them even more! Pinned.
The graham cracker base is a genius idea!
Right?! So easy. And perfectly crisp and totable.
Wow are these kid pleasers. That goes for the ‘real’ kids and for those of us who are still kids at heart and have eaten a TON of cheerios thru the years. I still do because they are healthy and low in calories.
Thanks, Carol! Happy Weekend to you!
My son is absolutely obsessed with Honey Nut Cheerios right now- so these are a must-try for me!!
Perfect! Hope he likes them. Happy Weekend, Lori! :)
How cute are these! These would be fun ones to make with the family! :)
Can’t wait to try these!
Enjoy!!
These are so much fun Brenda! Perfect for gift giving this season too!
True. These would make a great gift!
This such a fun bar, I love honey nut cheerios!
Thanks, Tieghan!