GUMDROP CEREAL BARS

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I was planning to make traditional marshmallow treats but didn't have enough Rice Krispies on hand, so I used Corn Pops instead and added gumdrops for color, and the result was spectacular.-Laura Tryssenaar, Listowel, Ontario.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 16 bars.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

5 cups Corn Pops cereal
1 cup gumdrops
4 cups miniature marshmallows
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Place cereal and gumdrops in a large bowl; set aside. In a microwave-safe bowl, place marshmallows and butter. Microwave, uncovered for 45 seconds to 1-1/2 minutes or until melted; stir until smooth. Stir in vanilla. , Pour over cereal mixture; toss to coat. Spread into a greased 9-in. square pan. Cool on a wire rack. Cut with a buttered knife.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 77mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.