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Chocolate Fruit Crispies

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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!
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 96
Calories: 2378.7
Dietary: Gluten-free, Low-cal, Vegetarian
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
  • 6 cup Crisp rice cereal
  • 1/2 cup Raisins
  • 1/2 cup Dried apricots;finely chop
  • 10 ounce Bag large marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup Semi-sweet choco morsels
  • 2 tablespoon Milk
Directions
  1. 1
    Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray.
  2. 2
    In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the large marshmallows and semi-sweet chocolate morsels.
  3. 3
    Microwave on high for 1 minute, stir, then microwave in 30-second intervals until completely melted and smooth, stirring between each interval.
  4. 4
    Stir in the milk until the mixture is creamy and well-combined.
  5. 5
    Add the crisp rice cereal, raisins, and finely chopped dried apricots to the melted mixture.
  6. 6
    Stir gently but thoroughly until all the cereal and fruit are evenly coated with the marshmallow-chocolate mixture.
  7. 7
    Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared baking pan using a buttered spatula or your hands.
  8. 8
    Allow the crispies to cool at room temperature until set, about 30 minutes.
  9. 9
    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.

Keywords: chocolate, crispies, no-bake, dessert, snack, cereal, marshmallow, raisins, apricots, treats, potluck, easy, quick, kid-friendly, lunchbox, sweet, candy
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