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Copycat Kudos Granola Bars

If you loved Kudos granola bars, you’re going to love this homemade copycat recipe! Kudos bars are a tasty treat that chocolate lovers of all ages will love.


Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time2 hours 15 minutes
Yield6 bars

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 c Rice Krispies cereal
  • 1/2 c oats
  • 2 tbsp packed brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp light corn syrup
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 c mini chocolate chips (divided)
  • 1 tsp coconut oil
  • 1 package M&Ms (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Line a loaf pan and a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set both aside.
  • Combine the cereal and oats together in a large bowl.
  • In a small sauce pan over medium heat, stir together the brown sugar, butter, maple syrup, corn syrup and salt. Bring to a simmer, and continue to stir for 2 minutes, until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.
  • Pour the caramel over the cereal-oat mixture. Mix together, then add in 1/4 c of the mini chocolate chips. Don’t stir them in too much or they’ll start to melt.
  • Press the mixture into the loaf pan. Sprinkle with additional chocolate chips and M&Ms, if using.
  • Cool in the fridge for about 1 hour. Once cooled, slice into bars.
  • Melt the remaining 1c of chocolate chips and coconut oil together in the microwave, pausing to stir every 15s. Stir until smooth and melted.
  • Working one at a time, dip the bottoms of each granola bar into the chocolate, then place onto a wax-lined baking sheet. Once all of the bars have been dipped, drizzle any remaining melted chocolate on top of each bar.
  • Refrigerate until chocolate has set, about 1 hour. Bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week.

Notes

Adapted From: AbaJillian Recipes