Cranberry Rice Krispies Bars

Bursting with festive flavors and irresistible textures, Cranberry Rice Krispies Bars are the perfect no-bake treat for any occasion! This easy-to-make recipe combines the gooey sweetness of melted marshmallows with the crunch of classic Rice Krispies cereal, while tart dried cranberries and creamy white chocolate chips add a decadent holiday twist. Ready in just 15 minutes, these bars are an ideal crowd-pleaser for parties, potlucks, or an indulgent snack at home. With a balance of sweet and tangy notes in every bite, these delightful bars are as simple to make as they are satisfying. Let them cool and set for perfectly sliceable squares that everyone will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 38/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 10 ounces mini marshmallows
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
• 1.5 cups dried cranberries
• 0.5 cup white chocolate chips
• 1 sheet cooking spray or parchment paper

Directions

Step 1

Prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish by lightly spraying it with cooking spray or lining it with parchment paper. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large pot, melt the unsalted butter over low heat.

Step 3

Once the butter has melted, add the mini marshmallows to the pot. Stir continuously until the marshmallows are completely melted and smooth.

Step 4

Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Add the Rice Krispies cereal to the melted marshmallow mixture. Gently fold the cereal into the mixture until fully coated.

Step 6

Add the dried cranberries and white chocolate chips to the mixture. Stir until evenly distributed.

Step 7

Transfer the mixture into the prepared 9x13-inch baking dish. Use a spatula or lightly greased hands to press the mixture firmly and evenly into the dish.

Step 8

Let the bars cool completely at room temperature, about 30 minutes, or until set.

Step 9

Once cooled, cut the mixture into 12 squares or bars. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(799.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3206.4

Total Fat 88.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 52.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 144mg	0%
Sodium 1355.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 587.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.4g	0%
Total Sugars 383.2g
Protein 18.8g	0%

Vitamin D 479.5IU	0%
Calcium 232.5mg	0%
Iron 40.2mg	0%
Potassium 746.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.7%

Protein: 2.3%

Carbs: 72.9%