Thursday, April 24, 2014

Strawberry Shortcake No-Bake Treat Bars


A quick and easy treat on the line of Rice Krispie treats.  But instead, you use vanilla-flavored Chex cereal and freeze-dried strawberries (not frozen).  I had never used freeze-dried strawberries, but they lend a wonderful tartness to counter the sweetness of the marshmellow.  I found these at my local natural-food store (Earth Fare here, or someplace like a Whole Foods or maybe Trader Joe's).

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE N0-BAKE TREAT BARS (makes a 9 x 13 dish)

4 Tbsp butter
10 oz bag mini marshmellows
1 (13.5 OZ0 box Vanilla Chex
1 to 1.5 oz bag freeze-dried strawberries

Spray a 9x13" baking dish with nonstick spray then set aside.

Add butter to a very large microwave-safe bowl then microwave for 30 seconds or until melted.  Add marshmellows then stir to coat and microwave for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.  Stir until marshmellows are smooth then immediately add Chex and freeze-dried strawberries.  Mix until evenly coated then scoop into prepared baking dish and press into an even layer (use the bottom of a large measuring dish with nonstick spray then use it to press).  Let cool completely before cutting into bars.

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