These Chocolate Fruit Crispies are the ultimate comfort food snack, perfect for potlucks, school lunches, or satisfying a sudden sweet tooth. The recipe relies on the classic combination of melted marshmallows and semi-sweet chocolate to bind crispy rice cereal, plump raisins, and chewy dried apricots. The result is a delightful textural contrast between the crunchy cereal and soft fruit, all held together by a gooey, sweet binder. It’s incredibly easy to make with just a few pantry staples and requires no baking. Pressed into a pan and cut into squares, these treats are sturdy enough to pack in a lunchbox yet indulgent enough to feel like a dessert. They disappear quickly, so you might want to double the batch!
Chocolate Fruit Crispies
Description
These Chocolate Fruit Crispies are the ultimate comfort food snack, perfect for potlucks, school lunches, or satisfying a sudden sweet tooth. The recipe relies on the classic combination of melted marshmallows and semi-sweet chocolate to bind crispy rice cereal, plump raisins, and chewy dried apricots. The result is a delightful textural contrast between the crunchy cereal and soft fruit, all held together by a gooey, sweet binder. It&# 226;ÂÂs incredibly easy to make with just a few pantry staples and requires no baking. Pressed into a pan and cut into squares, these treats are sturdy enough to pack in a lunchbox yet indulgent enough to feel like a dessert. They disappear quickly, so you might want to double the batch!Ingredients
Directions
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Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray.
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In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the large marshmallows and semi-sweet chocolate morsels.
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Microwave on high for 1 minute, stir, then microwave in 30-second intervals until completely melted and smooth, stirring between each interval.
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Stir in the milk until the mixture is creamy and well-combined.
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Add the crisp rice cereal, raisins, and finely chopped dried apricots to the melted mixture.
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Stir gently but thoroughly until all the cereal and fruit are evenly coated with the marshmallow-chocolate mixture.
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Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared baking pan using a buttered spatula or your hands.
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Allow the crispies to cool at room temperature until set, about 30 minutes.
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Cut into squares and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 96
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 2378.7kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 44.0g68%
- Saturated Fat 8.0g40%
- Cholesterol 11.6mg4%
- Sodium 1355.4mg57%
- Total Carbohydrate 497.5g166%
- Dietary Fiber 59.6g239%
- Sugars 276.0g
- Protein 36.0g72%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
