Walnut Berry Bars

Walnut Berry Bars

DESCRIPTION

These are an easy, fun treat kids can make to share with family and friends. The cranberries and walnuts add texture and color, and the chocolate chip frosting adds chocolate yumminess!

Total Time
20 Mins
Serves
16
Meal
Snack
Course
Desserts

Total Time

Prep Time
15 Mins
Cook Time
5 Mins
Total Time
20 Mins

Nutrition

Calories
205 cal
Total Fat
14 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
8 g
Cholesterol
2 mg
Sodium
45 mg
Carbohydrates
21 g
Dietary Fiber
2 g
Protein
3 g

Ingredients

  • 20 large marshmallows
  • 1 tablespoon butter, plus butter for pan
  • 2 cups California walnuts, halves and pieces
  • 2 cups puffed rice cereal
  • 3/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
  • California walnut halves for decoration

Preparation

  1. Lightly butter bottom and sides of an 8-inch square pan. Set aside.
  2. Place marshmallows and butter in mixing bowl. Heat in microwave on high power 1-2 minutes until marshmallows are puffy and softened.
  3. Stir cereal, walnuts and cranberries into marshmallows. Mix well. Pour into prepared pan. Rub a little butter onto fingers and press mixture evenly into pan.
  4. Make the chocolate frosting by placing chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat on High power 1-2 minutes until chips are softened, not melted. Stir until chips are smooth and melted. Spread on top of Walnut Berry Bars.
  5. Press walnut halves on chocolate, placing in even 4 x 4 rows. Cool. Cut into 16 squares so there is one walnut half on each square.