Cranberry Butterscotch Squares

Ingredients 

• 3 cups crispy rice cereal
• 3/4 cup butterscotch chips
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/3 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
• 2 tbsp wheat germ
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 pinch salt

Directions

  • Using parchment paper, line an 8 X 8 baking pan, making sure to have an overhang on two sides of pan.
  • In large bowl, mix puffed cereal, butterscotch chips, walnuts, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds, and wheat germ together.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, add honey, peanut butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Stir constantly until dissolved and pourable. Pour over the dry ingredients and mix well until all is coated.
  • Pour the mixture into the parchment-lined pan. Press firmly to flatten so that it reaches all sides of the pan and is compressed down.
  • Let cool 1-2 hours, or until firm. Cut into squares (should make 12-16 squares depending on how big you cut them). Enjoy!