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Cranberry Crisp Bars





Yields
Makes 2 dozen bars

Looking for a nutritious snack for their weekend hikes, Jim and Ivy Hermon came up with this less sweet, adult version of children's cereal-and-marshmallow treats.

Cranberry Crisp Bars




James Carrier
 1/3 cup sesame seed
 1/3 cup hulled sunflower seed, chopped
 1/3 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
 1/3 cup chopped almonds
 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded dried coconut
 3 1/2 cups crisp toasted rice cereal
 1 cup sweetened dried cranberries, chopped
 3 tablespoons peanut butter
  About 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
 7 cups (12 oz.) miniature marshmallows
Step 1
1

In a 10- to 12-inch frying pan over medium heat, stir sesame seed, sunflower seed, pecans, and almonds until sesame seed is pale gold, about 3 minutes. Add coconut and stir until sesame seed and coconut are golden, about 2 minutes. Stir in cereal and cranberries. Remove from heat.

Step 2
2

Meanwhile, in a 5- to 6-quart pan, combine peanut butter, 2 tablespoons butter, and marshmallows. Stir often over low heat until marshmallows melt and mixture is smooth, about 5 minutes.

Step 3
3

Add cereal mixture and mix quickly to coat evenly. Pour into a buttered 9- by 13-inch pan or dish. Cover with foil and, using pot holders to protect your hands, press firmly to make an even layer. At once, peel off foil.

Step 4
4

Cool or chill until mixture is set. Cut into 24 bars, each about 1 1/2 by 3 inches. Serve, or store airtight at room temperature up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories143
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.7g9%

Saturated Fat 1.7g9%
Cholesterol 3mg1%
Sodium 66mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 20g8%

Dietary Fiber 1.1g4%
Protein 2.4g

* The % Daily Value (DV) 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.