CHERRY & ALMOND CRISPY SQUARES

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This grown-up version of a kiddie favorite will please the whole family. Everyone will agree it's delicious! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 package (10 ounces) large marshmallows
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon almond extract
6 cups crisp rice cereal
3 cups salted roasted almonds, divided
1-1/2 cups dried cherries, divided

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, combine marshmallows and butter. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted. Remove from the heat; stir in extract. Stir in the cereal, 1 cup almonds and 1 cup cherries. , Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. pan. Sprinkle with remaining almonds and cherries; gently press onto cereal mixture. Cool. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 137mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.