Cranberry Rice Krispies Bars Recipe

Name: Cranberry Rice Krispies Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup sesame seeds; 1/3 cup chopped sunflower seeds; 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or 1/3 cup pecans; 1/3 cup chopped almonds; 1/3 cup shredded coconut; 1/3 cup Rice Krispies (or use similar); 1 cup dried sweetened cranberries, chopped (or use Craisins!); 4 tablespoons peanut butter; 2 tablespoons butter; 7 cups mini marshmallows (12-ounces)

Servings: persons

1/3 cup sesame seeds
1/3 cup chopped sunflower seeds
1/3 cup chopped walnuts or 1/3 cup pecans
1/3 cup chopped almonds
1/3 cup shredded coconut
1/3 cup Rice Krispies (or use similar)
1 cup dried sweetened cranberries, chopped (or use Craisins!)
4 tablespoons peanut butter
2 tablespoons butter
7 cups mini marshmallows (12-ounces)

1
Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
2
In a large skillet over medium heat stir sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, pecans and almonds until pale golden brown (about 2-3 minutes).
3
Add in coconut and stir until the sesame seeds and coconut are golden (about 2 minutes).
4
Stir in cereal and cranberries; remove from heat.
5
Meanwhile in a 5-6-quart pan combine the peanut butter with butter and mini marshmallows; stir over low heat until the marshmallows melt and the mixture is smooth (about 5 minutes) then add in the cereal/cranberry mixture and mix quickly using a wooden spoon to coat evenly.
6
Pour the mixture into prepared baking pan, using a spoon (the mixture will be hot!) press firmly to make an even layer.
7
Cool at room temperature or refrigerate until the mixture is set.
8
Cut into 24 bars.
9
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup sesame seeds, 1/3 cup chopped sunflower seeds, 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or 1/3 cup pecans, 1/3 cup chopped almonds, and more.

Yes, Cranberry Rice Krispies Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cranberry Rice Krispies Bars

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