Easy No-Bake Crunchy Cranberry Almond Bars

By Brandymoe

Ingredients

• Nonstick cooking spray
• 4 cups miniature marshmallows
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Premier White Morsels, divided
• 4 cups toasted wheat cereal squares
• 3/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries
• 3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

LINE 13 x 9-inch baking pan with foil leaving an overhang on two sides. Spray foil with nonstick cooking spray.

HEAT marshmallows, butter and salt in large, heavy-duty saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, for 5 to 10 minutes, until smooth. Remove from heat. Add 1 cup morsels; stir until melted.

WORKING QUICKLY, stir in cereal, cranberries, almonds and remaining 1 cup morsels. Spread mixture into prepared baking pan with greased spatula, pressing down lightly. Cool for 2 hours or until set. Lift from pan; peel off foil. Cut into bars with serrated knife.

NOTE:

• To toast almonds, bake at 350º F until light golden brown, about 8 minutes, stirring frequently.