Grandma’s Christmas Bars
I’ve been enjoying looking through all the recipes that Grandma has collected through the years. Here’s a Christmas bar recipe that I found on a 1952 newspaper clipping. I’ve made a few adjustments and noted them below. They were yummy! 🙂
Grandma’s Christmas Bars
Crispy Rice and Almond Bars
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup corn syrup - I used honey
- 1/2 cup peanut butter - I used almond butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/3 cup sliced or chopped raw almonds - (roasted taste best in this recipe)
- 1/3 cup shredded coconut - I used unsweetened coconut
- 2 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips - I used carob chips
Instructions
- Place honey in a medium to large saucepan. Bring to a light boil over high heat.
- When honey comes to a boil, stir in almond butter.
- Remove from heat and stir in salt and vanilla.
- Note: I used unsalted almond butter in this recipe. If your almond butter is salted, you may want to cut the salt amount in half.
- Stir in remaining ingredients in order listed.
- Press mixture into an oiled 8” x 8” pan.
- Chill before cutting into bars.
Notes
If you need to follow a gluten-free diet, be sure your crispy rice cereal is specifically labeled gluten-free.
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I made these the other day and they were absolutely delicious! I only wish I had made more! This is definately a recipe to repeat over and over! Thanks for sharing Jennifer.
You are very welcome, Elizabeth. I'm glad you liked them. 🙂
This was absolutely delicious!!! Reminded me of little debbie star crunch cookies I had as a kid! I subbed in the honey and carob chips like you suggested. I didn’t have coconut or almonds on hand and they still turned out amazing. Thanks for another healthy and satisfying recipe. 🥰