Ingredients
– 13.5 oz box (about 7 8 cups) cinnamon-flavored cereal or rice cereal
– 12 ounces orange candy melts or white chocolate
– 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
– 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
– 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
– 1 cup (120g) confectioners’ sugar
– 1 to 2 cups mellowcreme pumpkins or alternatives such as candy corn, pumpkin spice flavored candies, or sprinkles
Instructions
1-First: measure everything precisely and lay it out on your counter. This helps avoid any mix-ups and keeps things organized as you work. Once ready, move on to melting the key components for a creamy base.
2-Second: in a microwave-safe bowl, combine the orange candy melts or white chocolate with any butter if you’re adapting the recipe. Heat in short bursts, like 20-second intervals, stirring often to get a smooth, even melt. Remember, taking it slow prevents burning and ensures a great texture.
3-Third: pour the melted mixture over the cereal in a large bowl and stir gently to coat each piece. This step is crucial for even flavor distribution, so take your time to mix thoroughly.
4-Fourth: sprinkle the ground cinnamon and other spices over the coated cereal. Toss everything together to infuse that warm pumpkin spice taste throughout. For tips on melting techniques, you might find it helpful to read about how to melt candy melts, which can improve your results.
5-Fifth: add the coated cereal to a large resealable bag with the confectioners’ sugar. Seal it up and shake well to cover everything in a sweet, powdery layer. Finally, spread the mix on a lined tray to cool and set before diving in.
Notes
🍫 Use white chocolate or orange candy melts for best color and flavor balance.
🎃 Substitute mellowcreme pumpkins with candy corn or pumpkin spice candies if preferred.
🍂 Shake the coated cereal well to ensure every piece is evenly covered with sugar and spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooling time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake, mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
