Trail Mix Bars

These homemade Trail Mix Bars are a simple snack bar recipe you can customize with your favorite trail mix. Use a nut-and-fruit blend, a chocolate trail mix, or even a salty-sweet version to create an easy treat for parties, packed lunches, or afternoon snacking.p

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword bars, cheerio treat bars, cheerios, dessert bars, trail mix

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 342kcal

Ingredients

4 cups Honey Nut Cheerios
3 cups purchased trail mix
¼ cup unsalted butter
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour oven cooked½ cup light corn syrup
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Line a 13x9-inch pan with parchment paper, then lightly spray with baking spray. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the Honey Nut Cheerios and trail mix. Set aside.
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, flour, corn syrup, and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture comes to a full boil. Boil for one minute.
Working quickly, pour the brown sugar mixture evenly over the cereal mixture and toss to coat. Press the mixture into the prepared pan. Let cool for about 30 minutes, or until completely set. Cut into bars and serve.

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