Cereal isn't just for breakfast anymore! The crunchy, light texture of many breakfast cereals is the perfect addition to many candies. This list of cereal candy recipes uses cereals as varied as rice crispies, cornflakes, and shredded wheat. So next time you want a candy with plenty of flavor and crunch, pull the cereal from your cupboard and start cooking!
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1. Candy Sushi
(c) 2010 Elizabeth LaBau, licensed to About.com, Inc.
This candy sushi recipe makes adorable sushi look-alikes from Rice Krispies, gummy worms, and other premade candies. This kid-friendly candy also pleases adults, and would make a great ending to a roll-your-own sushi party.
2. Neapolitan Crispy Treats
(c) 2009 Elizabeth LaBau, licensed to About.com, Inc.
Neapolitan Crispy Treats are tri-layered candies featuring strawberry, chocolate, and vanilla layers, each with a distinct taste and texture. The crispy rice bottom layer is flavored with white chocolate, the middle layer consists of strawberry marshmallows, and the topping is smooth semi-sweet chocolate ganache.
3. Cinnamon Crunch Truffles
(c) 2012 Elizabeth LaBau, licensed to About.com, Inc.
Cinnamon Crunch Truffles are creamy white chocolate truffles with a robust cinnamon flavor and a coating of crunchy cinnamon cereal.
4. S'mores Treats
(c) 2012 Elizabeth LaBau, licensed to About.com, Inc.
S'mores Treats are a fun, kid-friendly twist on rice crispy treats! Graham cereal, marshmallows, and plenty of chocolate chips are mixed in these easy bars for a delicious s'mores taste--no campfire required.
5. Rainbow Clusters
(c) 2012 Elizabeth LaBau, licensed to About.com, Inc.
Rainbow Clusters are fun, eye-catching, and oh so easy! White chocolate is mixed with multicolored fruity rice crispy cereal in this quick, kid-pleasing candy.
6. Granola Bar Candy
(c) 2009 Elizabeth LaBau, licensed to About.com, Inc.
Granola Bar Candy is an easy microwave candy recipe that tastes like a granola bar. Wholesome oats combine with sweet brown sugar, honey, nuts, and dried fruit to produce a delicious chewy treat that is healthier than typical candies.
7. Crispy Hazelnut Bark
(c) 2008 Elizabeth LaBau, licensed to About.com, Inc.
Hazelnut-flavored chocolate, crisped rice, and toasted hazelnut pieces combine to form a deliciously crunchy chocolate bark that tastes like a gourmet candy bar.
8. Cheerio Clusters
(C)2007 Elizabeth LaBau, licensed to About.com
Cheerio Clusters have an intense chocolate flavor due to the combination of 3 different chocolates. The cereal and nuts give the candy a light, wholesome crunch.
9. Rice Crispy Petit Fours
(c) 2008 Elizabeth LaBau, licensed to About.com, Inc.
Rice Crispy Petit Fours are bite-sized Rice Crispy treats, dipped in chocolate and elegantly decorated with candy. You won’t believe how simple it is to turn these childhood favorites into a gourmet dessert!
10. Crispy Almond Clusters
(c) 2008 Elizabeth LaBau, licensed to About.com, Inc.
Toasted glazed almonds combines with crispy cereal and decadent chocolate in these easy, delicious candies. The caramelized almonds elevate the taste of these clusters, and give them a deep, rich flavor that pairs well with semi-sweet chocolate.
