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Christmas Crunch

A festive treat combining rice cereal, oats, nuts, and dried fruits with a sweet cinnamon-infused mixture, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 bars
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Crunch Base

  • 3 cups rice cereal
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup slivered almonds or any nut of your choice
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup dried cranberries or your favorite dried fruit

For the Sweet Mixture

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter or a halal butter alternative
  • ¼ cup light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • a pinch salt

Optional Toppings

  • Melted chocolate for drizzling
  • Sprinkles to add a touch of festive color
  • Additional dried fruits for garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the rice cereal, rolled oats, slivered almonds, mini marshmallows, and dried cranberries. Set the mixture aside.

Make the Sweet Mixture

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Stir in the brown sugar, corn syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Keep stirring until the mixture is smooth and starts to bubble, about 3-5 minutes.

Combine Mixtures

  • Pour the sweet mixture over the dry ingredients in your mixing bowl. Gently fold everything together until the cereal mixture is evenly coated.

Shape the Crunch

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Transfer the mixture to the baking sheet, pressing it down firmly to create an even layer.

Let it Cool

  • Allow the Christmas Crunch to cool for at least 30 minutes. If you added optional melted chocolate, drizzle it on top before it sets.

Cut and Serve

  • Once cooled, cut into squares or bars and serve.

Notes

Don’t Skimp on the Cinnamon: Adjust spices to your taste! Press the mixture firmly to help it hold its shape when cutting. Use a toothpick to remove the crust from edges for easier slicing. Feel free to add seeds or chocolate chips as alternative ingredients.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 50mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10g
Keyword Christmas Crunch, Dessert Bars, Festive Snack, Holiday Treat, No-Bake Treat
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