BROWNED BUTTER CEREAL BARS

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Crispy rice treats were one of the first recipes I ever made as a kid. For this version, I wanted to make something similar but more special. Friends and family think using Cap'n Crunch and browned butter is genius, but I just call them delicious.-Kelly Krauss, Lebanon, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 cups white fudge-covered miniature pretzels
1 package (10 ounces) miniature marshmallows
1 package (10 to 12 ounces) white baking chips
2 cups butter, cubed
3 packages (10 ounces each) large marshmallows
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
8 cups Cap'n Crunch

Steps:

Line a 15x10x1-in. pan with parchment, letting ends extend over sides; set aside. Freeze pretzels, miniature marshmallows and baking chips 1 hour., Remove pretzels, marshmallows and baking chips from freezer; combine in a large bowl. In a Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Heat 10-13 minutes or until golden brown, stirring constantly. Add large marshmallows; cook and stir until blended. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and salt., Stir in cereal until coated. Stir in pretzel mixture; transfer to prepared pan, pressing evenly with a buttered spatula. Cool completely., Lifting with parchment, remove cereal mixture from pan. Cut into bars. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 172mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.