Hayride Eats

Heat saucepan over low heat. Add butter, marshmallows and peanut butter; stir to combine. Add cereal; mix until coated. 

Line 9-by-13-inch pan with parchment paper. Add cereal mixture to pan. 

In bowl, mix milk chocolate and dark chocolate. Drizzle chocolate over cereal mixture; spread evenly then allow to cool. 

Cut into bars and serve. 

recipe adapted from ScrummyLane.com

Pecan Snack Mix with Cranberries and Chocolate

• 1 cup pecan halves
• 1 cup rice squares cereal (wheat or cinnamon)
• 1/2 cup pretzels
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

In large, microwave-safe bowl, add pecans, rice squares cereal and pretzels. In small, microwave-safe bowl, add butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, salt and nutmeg. Microwave butter mixture 1 to 2 minutes until melted then pour over dry mix. Toss well to combine.

Microwave snack mix in 45-second intervals, about 4 or 5 intervals total, until mix is fragrant, golden and toasty. 

Cool mix completely then stir in cranberries and dark chocolate chips. 

recipe courtesy American Pecan Promotion Board

Salted Caramel S ’mores

• Graham crackers
• Package of large marshmallows
• Chocolate bars
• Jar of caramel sauce
• Sea salt

Using a stick, long grilling fork or wood skewer, stick on a marshmallow and roast over an open flame for 30 to 60 seconds, or until toasted.

Place roasted marshmallow between 2 graham crackers lined with chocolate bars, caramel sauce and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.

recipe courtesy Chris at Shared Appetite

sharedappetite.com/recipes/15-creative-smores-recipes