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Caramel Crisp Bars
A chewy Cheerios® bar with a touch of chocolate.
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Prep Time:20 min
Start to Finish:1 hr 20 min
Makes:36 bars


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Bars
6cups Cheerios® cereal
1bag (14 oz) caramels
3tablespoons water
2cups miniature marshmallows
1/4cup miniature semisweet candy-coated chocolate candies for baking
Chocolate Glaze
1/4cup semisweet or milk chocolate chips
2teaspoons shortening

1.Butter 13x9-inch pan. Into large bowl, measure cereal. In medium microwavable bowl, microwave caramels and water uncovered on High 2 1/2 to 4 minutes, stirring after each minute, until smooth. Pour over cereal; gently stir until well coated. Add marshmallows; gently stir. Press evenly in pan, using buttered back of spoon.
2.In small microwavable bowl, microwave glaze ingredients uncovered on Medium (50%) about 1 minute or until mixture can be stirred smooth; drizzle over bars.
3.Sprinkle bars with candies. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until bars are firm and glaze is set. For bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows. Store loosely covered.
On the Stove: Make as directed above--except in heavy 1-quart saucepan, heat caramels and water over low heat, stirring frequently, until smooth.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change.


Tips from the kitchen
Hey Mom!
The Chocolate Glaze can be made in a small saucepan--melt over low heat.

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