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White Russian Cereal Cocktail Bars

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  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 1 hr 15 min
  • Servings 16
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Classic cocktails and dessert are paired up to create these decadent bars with the rich taste of a White Russian cocktail.
By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated May 15, 2014
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Ingredients

Cocoa Puffs™ Cereal Bars

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon instant espresso coffee powder or granules
  • 2 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur
  • 3 cups miniature marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 6 cups Cocoa Puffs™ cereal

Vanilla Vodka Frosting

  • 3/4 cup white vanilla baking chips
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla-flavored vodka
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • Chocolate shavings or unsweetened baking cocoa, if desired

Steps

  • 1
    Grease 9-inch square pan with shortening or cooking spray. In large microwavable bowl, microwave 3 tablespoons butter uncovered on High until melted. Stir in espresso powder and coffee liqueur until well combined.
  • 2
    Add marshmallows to butter mixture. Microwave uncovered on High 45 to 60 seconds or until marshmallows are melted. Stir in chocolate chips until chocolate is melted and marshmallows are smooth. Stir in cereal until well combined. Press mixture in pan. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until set.
  • 3
    In 2-quart microwavable bowl, microwave vanilla baking chips uncovered on High about 60 seconds or until chips can be stirred melted and smooth. Add powdered sugar, 1/3 cup softened butter, the vodka and salt; beat with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
  • 4
    Spread frosting over cereal bar base. Sprinkle with chocolate shavings. Store covered in refrigerator. For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    For easy removal of bars, line pan with foil, and then grease the foil. When topping is set, use a spatula to lift entire recipe from pan. Cut into bars.

Nutrition

260 Calories, 11g Total Fat, 1g Protein, 39g Total Carbohydrate, 29g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Bar
Calories
260
Calories from Fat
90
Total Fat
11g
16%
Saturated Fat
7g
33%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
15mg
6%
Sodium
170mg
7%
Potassium
105mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate
39g
13%
Dietary Fiber
1g
6%
Sugars
29g
Protein
1g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
8%
8%
Vitamin C
6%
6%
Calcium
8%
8%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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