Morning Buzz Rice Krispies Treats

Name: Morning Buzz Rice Krispies Treats
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 dozen
Ingredients: 1 package (10 ounces) miniature marshmallows; 3 tablespoons canola oil; 2 teaspoons coffee extract; 5 cups Rice Krispies; 1 cup chocolate-covered espresso beans, coarsely chopped and divided; 2 cups dark chocolate chips, melted

Total Time Prep: 20 min. + cooling

Yield 2 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

These caffeinated cereal bars will help you perk right up! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients

1 package (10 ounces) miniature marshmallows
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons coffee extract
5 cups Rice Krispies
1 cup chocolate-covered espresso beans, coarsely chopped and divided
2 cups dark chocolate chips, melted

Directions

In a microwave or a large saucepan over low heat, melt marshmallows in oil; stir until smooth. Remove from heat; stir in extract. Stir in cereal and 1/2 cup espresso beans. Press mixture into a lightly greased 13x9-in. baking pan, using waxed paper or a lightly greased spatula. Cool to room temperature. Spread melted chocolate on top; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup espresso beans. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts

1 bar: 212 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 54mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

These caffeinated cereal bars will help you perk right up! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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