Dessert for 24
Caramel Rice Cereal Bars
Crisp rice cereal and marshmallows sandwich a buttery caramel layer, then chill into firm bars with optional coconut.
Typical price
$2.43for 4 servings
$0.61 per serving$2.43 for 4
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- 90 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 24servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Margarine and vegan butter$0.25/oz typical | 10 oz | $2.50Typical price |
| Marshmallows and candy$0.25/oz typical | 28 oz | $7.10Typical price |
| Cereal and granola$0.20/oz typical | 12 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Evaporated or condensed milk$0.14/oz typical | 14 oz | $1.96Typical price |
| Shredded coconut$0.30/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $14.56 | |
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 4 cups rice krispies
- 1 package (14 oz) caramels
- 3/4 cup margarine or 3/4 cup butter
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 4 cups rice krispies
- 4 oz shredded coconut (optional)
Steps
- Line a 9-by-13-inch pan with butter or margarine.
- Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large pot over low heat, stir in 4 cups marshmallows, and cook for 3 minutes.
- Stir in 4 cups rice cereal and the coconut if using, press the mixture into the pan, and chill for 15 minutes.
- Melt the caramels, 3/4 cup butter, and condensed milk in a saucepan over low heat, stirring for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth.
- Pour the caramel over the cereal layer and chill for 20 minutes.
- Melt the remaining butter in a large pot over low heat, stir in the remaining marshmallows, and cook for 3 minutes.
- Stir in the remaining rice cereal, press it over the caramel, and chill the bars for 30 minutes before cutting.
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