Sweet Strawberry Crunch Bars (Printable Version)
Soft cereal bars with marshmallows, strawberry cereal, and a cookie crunch topping. A fun no-bake option for gatherings or as a quick treat!
# Ingredients:
→ To Make the Rice Krispie Base
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1 teaspoon vanilla essence
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter (60g)
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1 (10-ounce) package of mini marshmallows
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6 cups of strawberry Rice Krispies (or the plain variety)
→ For the Topping with Strawberry Crunch
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3 tablespoons melted butter
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3 tablespoons of strawberry gelatin powder
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Crush 10 Golden Oreos
# Steps:
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Combine crushed Golden Oreos, strawberry gelatin, and melted butter in a bowl. Mix it up well and leave it aside.
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Use low heat to melt the butter in a big pot. Toss in the marshmallows and stir until smooth. Add the vanilla and take it off the heat. Gently fold in the Rice Krispies until fully coated.
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Grab a 9x13-inch (23x33cm) pan and lightly grease it. Spread the Rice Krispies mix evenly in it. Sprinkle the strawberry crunch topping on and press down a bit to make it stick.
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Let it sit for half an hour to set. Then, cut it into squares and dig in!
# Notes:
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The idea for these comes from those strawberry shortcake ice cream bars we all love.
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Want a stronger strawberry kick? Stir in a teaspoon of strawberry extract while melting the marshmallows.