Cheerios Caramel
Crisp Bars  Prep Time: 20 minutes
Start to Finish: 50 minutes
Makes: 36 servings |
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| INGREDIENTS |
6 cups Cheerios® Cereal
1 bag (14 oz.) Caramels
3 tablespoons Water
2 cups Family Pantry Miniature Marshmallows
1/4 cup Miniature Semisweet
Candy-Coated Chocolate Candies |
Chocolate Glaze:
1/4 cup Semisweet or Milk Chocolate Chips
2 teaspoons Shortening |
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| MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS |
| 1. Butter the bottom and sides of a 13 x 9-inch pan. Measure cereal into large bowl; set aside. 2. In a medium microwavable bowl, heat caramels and water uncovered on HIGH for 2-1/2 to 4 minutes, stirring after each minute, until smooth. Pour over cereal and gently stir until well coated. Add marshmallows; gently stir. Press evenly into pan, using buttered back of spoon.
3. In a microwavable bowl, heat glaze ingredients uncovered on Medium (50%) for about 1 minute or until mixture can be stirred smooth; drizzle over bars.
4. Sprinkle bars with candies. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes or until bars are firm and glaze is set. For serving, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows. Store loosely covered. |
| STOVE-TOP DIRECTIONS |
| Butter the bottom and sides of a 13 x 9-inch pan. Measure cereal into large bowl; set aside. In 1-quart heavy saucepan, heat caramels and water over low heat, stirring frequently, until smooth. Pour over cereal and gently stir until well coated. Add marshmallows; gently stir. Press evenly into pan, using the buttered back of a spoon. In a 1-quart saucepan, heat glaze ingredients over low heat stirring frequently, until melted and smooth; drizzle over bars. Sprinkle bars with candies. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes or until bars are firm and glaze is set. For serving, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows. Store loosely covered. |
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