Description
A classic homemade granola bar recipe that combines oats, Rice Krispies, and graham crackers with a sweet butter, brown sugar, and honey mixture, finished with chocolate chips and marshmallows for a chewy, delicious snack.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
- 2/3 cup honey
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1/2 cup graham crackers, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup cereal marshmallows
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Spray an 8×8 inch pan with vegetable oil and line the bottom with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make removal easy.
- Melt Ingredients: In a pot over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and honey together until the mixture starts bubbling. Continue cooking and stirring for 2 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, Rice Krispies cereal, crushed graham crackers, and salt. Pour the hot butter-sugar-honey mixture over the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly to coat everything evenly. Allow the mixture to cool for about 20 minutes to slightly firm up.
- Add Marshmallows and Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the mini cereal marshmallows and chocolate chips, taking care not to crush the marshmallows.
- Press and Chill: Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set before slicing into 16 bars.
Notes
- Make sure to let the mixture cool before adding marshmallows to prevent them from melting.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal and cleaner slicing.
- Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- You can substitute mini marshmallows with regular marshmallows cut into small pieces if needed.
- Customize by adding nuts or dried fruits if desired.
