Home > Recipes > Chocolate-Berry Bars

Chocolate-Berry Bars Recipe

I created this recipe by accident when I wanted to make Rice Krispie bars with dried fruit. All I had in my cupboard were dried cranberries and chocolate chips, so I tossed them in.

This recipe is:

Quick

[X]

Rate Chocolate-Berry Bars Recipe

Click on stars to rate

Would you make this recipe again?

Write a review

[X]

Chocolate-Berry Bars Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 18 Servings

15 15

Ingredients

5-1/2 cups crisp rice cereal
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
1 package (10-1/2 ounces) miniature marshmallows
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 teaspoons milk

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the cereal, chocolate chips, cranberries and wheat germ; set aside.
In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the marshmallows, oil and milk. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 45 seconds; stir. Microwave 30-45 seconds longer or until marshmallows are puffed and melted; stir until smooth.
Pour over cereal mixture; stir until chips are melted. Spread into a lightly greased 13-in. x 9-in. pan. Cut into bars. Yield: about 1-1/2 dozen.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 900-watt microwave.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 126 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat), trace cholesterol, 87 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Chocolate-Berry Bars in Best of Country Cookies , p110