Name: Green Pumpkinseed and Cranberry Crispy Bars
Yield: 1
Ingredients: Cooking spray -; 1/2 c. raw green pumpkinseeds -; 1/4 c. butter -; 1 package miniature marshmallows (about 5 cups) -; 1 tsp. vanilla extract -; tsp. salt -; 5 c. oven-toasted rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies) -; 1 c. dried cranberries -

Ingredients for - Green Pumpkinseed and Cranberry Crispy Bars

1. Cooking spray

2. 1/2 c. raw green pumpkinseeds

3. 1/4 c. butter

4. 1 package miniature marshmallows (about 5 cups)

5. 1 tsp. vanilla extract

6. tsp. salt

7. 5 c. oven-toasted rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies)

8. 1 c. dried cranberries

How to cook deliciously - Green Pumpkinseed and Cranberry Crispy Bars

1 . Stage

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add pumpkinseeds; cook 4 minutes or until seeds begin to pop and lightly brown, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; cool.

2 . Stage

Lightly coat a 13- by 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray; set aside. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in marshmallows; cook 2 minutes or until smooth, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and salt. Stir in reserved seeds, cereal, and cranberries. Scrape mixture into prepared dish using a rubber spatula.

3 . Stage

Lightly coat hands with cooking spray; press cereal mixture evenly into prepared dish. Cool completely. Cut into 16 bars. Looking for more quick and easy recipes? Check out our quick family-favorites, fast dinners for weeknights, and healthy recipes for less than $3 a serving.