Lime Crunch Cereal Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the sweet bars
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6 key limes, juiced and zested separately
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5 tablespoons of unsalted butter
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8 whole graham crackers, chopped up (save some for topping)
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10 cups of mini marshmallows, split into two portions
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5 cups of crispy rice cereal
→ For the topping drizzle
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½ teaspoon of vegetable or coconut oil
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4 ounces of vanilla almond bark or white chocolate
# Instructions:
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Spray a 9×13-inch pan with non-stick spray for easy cleanup, then put it aside until needed.
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Toss the crispy rice cereal with 5 or 6 graham cracker pieces in a large bowl and keep this on the side for later.
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Over low heat in a big saucepan, melt down the butter. Once melted, add 8 cups of marshmallows and stir continuously until smooth and gooey.
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Turn off the heat, then mix in the juice (around 1½ tablespoons) and zest (2 teaspoons) from 4 key limes into the marshmallow mix.
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Pour the cereal-graham mix into the marshmallow mixture, along with the 2 leftover cups of marshmallows. Mix everything well but don't worry about the marshmallows melting completely for a nice chewy touch.
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Press the mix evenly into your prepped dish using a rubber spatula sprayed with non-stick spray. Scatter the rest of the graham cracker crumbs over the top and gently press them in.
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Microwave the white chocolate and oil in a heatproof bowl for 30 seconds, stir, and zap for another 30 seconds if needed. Mix 1 teaspoon of lime zest (from 1-2 limes) into the melted chocolate.
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Drizzle the lime-flavored white chocolate over the bars, then let them rest for at least 30 minutes to an hour before slicing.
# Notes:
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Keep in an airtight container for 4–5 days.
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Roughly 6 key limes are required for this.
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Can't find key limes? Swap with regular limes (about 2–3).
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Allow bars to cool completely before storing so they stay firm.