Crispy Nutty Fruit Bars

Here is a twist on the traditional Rice Krispie treats. I reduced the amount of crisped rice and added some nuts and dried berries. The hardest thing about this recipe is getting the marshmallow bowl clean at the end (Hint: use very, very hot soapy water)

Prep: Use some softened butter to grease one 9 x 13 baking pan and set aside (do the bottom and the insides)

Ingredients:

  • 3 tablespoons butter NOT margarine
  • 1 – 10 oz. (about 40) regular marshmallows -or- 4 cups miniature marshmallows (I think the minis are easier to melt)
  • 3 1/2 Cups nuts and dried fruit (use any kind, I used walnuts, pecans, sunflower seeds, almonds, cranberries and raisins)
  • 2 1/2 Cups crispy rice cereal

Put the nuts in a food processor and chop them up. Set aside

Put the marshmallows and butter into a large microwave safe bowl. Melt in microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes — stir and microwave for another minute (CAUTION: the marshmallows will fluff up so keep a close eye on them the last minute)

Or you can use a saucepan and melt them atop the stove. Melt the butter first and then add the marshmallows.

Put the chopped nuts/fruit and the crispy rice into a large mixing bowl.

Add the melted marshmallow to the nuts/fruit and rice. Mix until well combined. The marshmallows will cool quickly so you gotta work pretty fast. I find it is easiest if you put on some disposable food prep gloves and use your hands to mix it.

Using the gloves again, spread the mixture into your greased 9 x 13 pan. (Or you can used a butter spatula or some waxed paper to press the mixture into the pan). Cut into desired sized bars.

Notes:

– Fresh marshmallows work best

– You can use 1 jar of marshmallow cream if you like instead of melting the marshmallows

– Don’t use anything but BUTTER

– You can store at room temperature for up to 2 days (IF THEY LAST THAT LONG)

– You can freeze these bars too … I put them as separate bars on a cookie sheet and flash freeze them and then individually wrap them and pop them into a freezer bag. Let them thaw at room temperature for about 15 minutes and they are delish!

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  • Pamela Rose Williams, Founder of Christianity Every Day, is a wife, mother, and grandmother. She and her husband, Dr. Michael L. Williams have served in Christian ministry since 2001. She has Master of Ministry in Biblical Counseling and Bachelor’s in Christian Education degrees. Most of her time is spent as a professional editor and writer, working with many Christian authors and artists. She also uses her extensive experience in information technology providing Christ-centered teaching tools and resources for people all over the world. To learn more about Pamela visit her About page.

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