CARAMEL CASHEW CRUNCH BARS

Caramel Cashew Crunch Bars image

For a sweet and salty snack, try these bars, which are chock-full of cashews, white chocolate chips and melted caramel in place of marshmallows.

Provided by Rice Krispies

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips KELLOGG'S¨ RICE KRISPIES¨ Treats and MOR

Time 10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 (14 ounce) bag caramels (wrappers removed)
2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons water
6 cups Kellogg's® Cocoa Krispies® cereal
1 cup cashews
1 cup white chocolate chips, divided

Steps:

In large microwave-safe mixing bowl, microwave caramels, margarine and water at HIGH 3 minutes or until melted and smooth, stirring after each minute.
Add KELLOGG'S COCOA KRISPIES cereal and cashews. Stir until well coated. Add 1/2 cup white chocolate chips, stirring until combined.
Spread mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Let stand about 2 minutes. Sprinkle the remaining white chocolate chips over the mixture and press evenly into the pan. Cut into 2-inch squares when cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.7 g, Cholesterol 2.7 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 158.2 mg, Sugar 19.9 g