Name: Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 12 Servings
Cuisine: American

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Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bars

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Instructions

Spray a microwave safe bowl with non-stick cooking spray. Add cereal and marshmallows to bowl. Microwave on high for 45 seconds, or until marshmallows melt. Stir to combine marshmallows and cereal.

Run your hands under water to prevent the marshmallows from sticking. Using your hands, form the mixture into two bars.

Drizzle melted chocolate on top on each bar and top with sliced almonds.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast Cereal First for Crunch 🥣
Lightly toast the Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes before mixing to intensify the cinnamon flavor and preserve its crispness in the final bars.
Butter Temperature Control 🧈
Melt butter over low heat and let it cool slightly before adding marshmallows to prevent them from melting too quickly and creating an overly dense, gummy texture.
Press Evenly for Uniform Bars 🔨
Use parchment paper and the bottom of a measuring cup slightly coated with cooking spray to press the mixture firmly and evenly, ensuring consistent thickness and professional-looking results.
Chocolate Tempering Technique 🍫
Drizzle chocolate by melting it with a small amount of coconut oil, then allow it to cool for 5 minutes before drizzling so it sets properly without overwhelming the cereal's delicate texture.
Strategic Almond Placement 🌰
Toast almonds separately and add them during the final fold rather than the initial mixing to maintain their crunch and prevent them from absorbing excess moisture from the marshmallows.

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