Description
Indulge in a sophisticated, no-bake twist on the classic childhood favorite. These squares feature a decadent fusion of unsweetened and semisweet chocolate melted with fluffy marshmallows, tossed with crispy rice cereal and tart dried cranberries. Enhanced with toasted nuts for a satisfying crunch, this dessert is the ultimate balance of flavor and texture, perfect for a dinner party or a cozy evening treat. Simple to prepare and impossible to resist, these squares prove that few ingredients can become extraordinary.
Ingredients
8 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
4 ounces semisweet chocolate
10 ounces mini marshmallows
6 cups crispy rice cereal
1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts or almonds
Instructions
Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan with butter or parchment paper
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat
Add the unsweetened and semisweet chocolate pieces to the butter and melt until smooth
Stir in the mini marshmallows and stir continuously until completely melted and combined with the chocolate
Remove the pan from heat immediately
Fold in the crispy rice cereal, dried cranberries, and toasted nuts until well coated
Press the mixture firmly into your prepared pan using a greased spatula
Let the squares set at room temperature for at least 1 hour or refrigerate for 30 minutes to speed up the process
Cut into squares and serve
Notes
Keep the heat low when melting chocolate to prevent scorching. For a more intense flavor, use high-quality dark cocoa chocolate. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg