Description
Chewy Marshmallow Nougat Bars are a delightful treat combining sweet marshmallows, crunchy nuts, and crispy rice cereal, all topped with smooth chocolate.
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup roasted peanuts (or your choice of nuts)
- 2 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the granulated sugar, corn syrup, and butter. Stir until the mixture comes to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 5 minutes without stirring.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Add the mini marshmallows and stir until they are completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Fold in the roasted peanuts and crispy rice cereal until everything is well combined.
- Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal. Pour the nougat mixture into the prepared dish and press it down evenly with a spatula.
- Allow the nougat to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Once cooled, melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the cooled nougat and spread it evenly.
- Let the chocolate set at room temperature or refrigerate for about 15 minutes.
- Once the chocolate is firm, lift the nougat out of the dish using the parchment paper and cut it into bars.
Notes
- For a fun twist, try adding dried fruit like cranberries or apricots for added flavor and texture.
- You can also substitute the peanuts with almonds or cashews for a different nutty taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop and Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg