Styled by cindy coopwood
These easy no-bake goodies are favorites for trick-or-treaters, perfect to package for homeroom snacks, or for any fall gathering. Keep a few pantry staples on hand, and you’ll always have a festive treat ready to share!
Easy Oreo Puppy Chow
Made with Chex cereal, peanut butter, chocolate covered pretzels, and Oreo cookies—this one is irresistible. Feel free to add your favorite candies and other mix-ins!
- 9 cups Chex rice cereal
- ½ cup smooth peanut butter
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups mini OREO cookies
- 2 cups white chocolate pretzels
- 2 cups Reese’s Pieces
In a large mixing bowl, heat the butter, peanut butter, and chocolate chips in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval until melted.
Stir in vanilla, then stir in the Chex cereal, and mix until completely coated with chocolate mixture. Transfer cereal mix to a large zip-top bag, add the powdered sugar, and shake until cereal is fully coated. Pour into a large bowl, add the mini OREOs, pretzels, and Reese’s Pieces and allow to cool. Store in airtight container.
Note: Serve in pre-filled decorated individual cups, or bag up with a ribbon for a perfect fall happy for teachers and classmates.
Halloween Rice Krispie Treats
Take classic Rice Krispie treats and give them a spooky twist with lots of fun add-ins for another simple no-bake treat your kids—and the whole family will love!
- 8 tablespoons butter
- 15 ounces marshmallows, about 1½ (10-ounce) bags
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 8 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
- 1 cup Halloween M&Ms
- ½ cup Halloween Sprinkles
- 1 cups candy corn
- Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with foil and spray with cooking spray.
Melt the butter and the marshmallows in a medium sized saucepan over medium-low heat. Once the marshmallows are melted and fully combined with the butter, remove from heat and stir in the vanilla. Quickly stir in the cereal, then fold in the candy and sprinkles.
Pour the marshmallow-cereal mixture into the prepared baking dish. Press to flatten.
Note: Feel free to switch your add-ins with the season—these would be perfect during the holidays with red and green M&Ms, and holiday sprinkles, and other festive candies. DM
