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No-Bake Raisin Bars Cookie

This no-bake recipe quickly creates delicious raisin bars by melting marshmallows and butter, then mixing them with multi-grain puffed rice cereal, raisins, walnuts, and cinnamon. The mixture is pressed into a pan, chilled, and sliced, offering a convenient and sweet treat in just 15 minutes.
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Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 people
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 1983
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 3 cups miniature marshmallows
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 5 cups multi-grain puffed rice cereal
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • 1 Large Saucepan
  • 1 Rubber Spatula
  • 1 9x13 Inch Baking Dish
  • 1 Parchment Paper For lining and easy release
  • 1 Measuring Cups and Spoons

Method
 

  1. Line a 9x13 inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  2. In a large saucepan, melt the miniature marshmallows and butter over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth and fully combined.
  3. Remove the saucepan from the heat and immediately stir in the multi-grain puffed rice cereal, raisins, chopped walnuts, and ground cinnamon.
  4. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
  5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
  6. Using the back of a spoon or a piece of parchment paper, press the mixture down firmly and evenly into the dish.
  7. Allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature, or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to set faster.
  8. Once set, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the entire slab of bars out of the dish.
  9. Place on a cutting board and cut into 12 even bars using a sharp knife.
  10. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Notes

Ensure marshmallows and butter melt gently over low heat to prevent scorching and ensure a smooth, pliable binder. Once the dry ingredients are incorporated, work quickly to press the mixture into the prepared pan as it will set rapidly. For enhanced flavor, a small pinch of sea salt can beautifully balance the sweetness, and a touch of orange zest would add a bright, aromatic lift. To achieve uniformly dense bars, press the mixture down very firmly into the pan.