Almond Bark Cookies are a nostalgic no-bake treat blending sweet, crunchy, and chewy textures. This easy-to-make cookie uses melted almond bark as the base, mixed with mini marshmallows, crispy rice cereal, and Kix for a unique crunch. Often made during holidays or potlucks due to their simplicity and crowd-pleasing flavor, these cookies are dropped by spoonfuls onto wax paper and left to set, making them an ideal make-ahead treat. The handwritten notes hint at their experimental origins and a fondness for tweaking the recipe to match personal taste or available pantry items.
Ingredients
- ½ lb almond bark (white or vanilla)
- 1½ cups mini marshmallows
- 2 cups Kix cereal
- 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- ½ cup salted peanuts
Instructions
Step 1: Melt Almond Bark
- Break almond bark into chunks.
- Melt over low heat using a double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine mini marshmallows, Kix, Rice Krispies, and salted peanuts.
Step 3: Combine with Almond Bark
- Pour melted almond bark over the dry mix.
- Stir gently but thoroughly to coat all ingredients.
Step 4: Shape and Cool
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto wax paper.
- Allow to cool and harden at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
Tips
- Substitute pretzel sticks or Chex for added texture and saltiness
- Use colored marshmallows for a festive twist
- Add a few drops of almond extract for enhanced flavor
- Melt dark or milk chocolate bark instead of white for a different base
- Store in an airtight container up to a week
Nutrition
Calories: 108kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 60mgPotassium: 46mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 210IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 2mg
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