Cranberry Rice Krispies Bars Recipes

CINNAMON-CRANBERRY OAT BARS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine oats, Rice Krispies, cranberries, flax, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and nutmeg., In a large saucepan, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, oil and honey; cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and salt., Stir in oat mixture; toss to coat. Press firmly into a 9-in. square pan coated with cooking spray. Combine sugar and remaining cinnamon; sprinkle over bars. Cool completely. Cut into bars.

CRANBERRY RICE KRISPIES BARS

Steps:

• Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
• In a large skillet over medium heat stir sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, pecans and almonds until pale golden brown (about 2-3 minutes).
• Add in coconut and stir until the sesame seeds and coconut are golden (about 2 minutes).
• Stir in cereal and cranberries; remove from heat.
• 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.
• Pour the mixture into prepared baking pan, using a spoon (the mixture will be hot!) press firmly to make an even layer.
• Cool at room temperature or refrigerate until the mixture is set.
• Cut into 24 bars.
• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

CRANBERRY SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
• Grease a 9" x 13" Pan.
• Mix the butter with the sugar, and add the eggs and flour.
• Stir in the cranberries and pecans.
• Pour batter into greased pan, spreading out evenly.
• Bake at 325 degrees for 45 - 50 minutes.
• Cool. Cut into squares. At Christmas-time, you can add chopped green candied cherries. These also freeze well.

WHITE CHOCOLATE AND CRANBERRY CRISPY RICE SQUARES

Steps:

• Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a large microwaveable bowl, microwave the butter and marshmallows for 2 minutes. Stir and microwave an additional minute. Stir in 4 cups of the cereal. Add 1 cup of the white chocolate chips, the cranberries and remaining 2 cups cereal. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
• Spray your hands with nonstick cooking spray and use your fingers to spread the mixture evenly into the dish. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup white chocolate chips and use your fingers to push the chips into the cereal mixture. Garnish with the gold glitter sprinkles.
• Let cool, cut into squares and store in an airtight container.

WHITE CHOCOLATE-CRANBERRY CRISPY RICE TREATS

Steps:

• Place white chocolate chips, butter, and marshmallows in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 30 seconds, then stir. Repeat in 30-second intervals until smooth. Mix in vanilla.
• Combine cereal and cranberries in a large bowl. Pour melted chocolate mixture over top and quickly mix to coat dry ingredients.
• Drop mixture onto waxed paper and roll into balls, using about 2 tablespoons mixture per treat. Let stand until firm, about 30 minutes. Store in an airtight container.

CRANBERRY RICE KRISPIES SQUARES

Steps:

• In a bowl measure out Rice Krispies and craisins. Set aside.
• Melt margarine in a separate bowl.
• Add marshmallows to margarine and melt.
• Add rice Krispies and Craisins to marshmallow mixture.
• Press into a greased 9x13-inch pan.
• Refrigerate and cut into squares.

CRANBERRY NUT ENERGY BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Toast oatmeal on large baking sheet 13 x 9 pan or 15 x 10 jellyroll pan for 10 minutes.
• Add raisins and Rice Krispies and toast another 5 minutes.
• Add peanuts and dried fruit and set aside.
• In a large pan, melt butter, peanut butter and marshmallows over low heat.
• When smooth and combined, add oatmeal mixture.
• Stir to coat.
• Press firmly into 9x13 pan.
• Cool and cut into 20 bars.
• Note: I use a large dutch oven type pot to make mixing easier.
• You can also reduce or eliminate butter if you want to lower the fat.