Caramel Crispy Pops

Desserts

Ordinary rice cereal treats are fine for everyday, but the holiday calls for something a little more special. I dress them up with caramels and peanuts, then pop them on a stick to create a pleasing pop!

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TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + cooling
YIELD: 12 pops.

Ingredients

1 package (14 ounces) caramels
1/4 cup whole milk
4 cups crisp rice cereal
1 cup salted peanuts
12 wooden pop sticks

Instructions

1. Unwrap caramels; place in a large heavy saucepan. Add milk; cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted. Remove from the heat. Stir in cereal and peanuts.
2. Press into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Cool. Cut into 12 bars; gently insert a wooden pop stick into each bar. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 233 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 219mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.