Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup milk (or non-dairy alternative)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3-4 tablespoons milk (or non-dairy alternative)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large heatproof bowl, combine oats, rice cereal, and pecans.
- In a medium saucepan, combine butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and 1/4 cup milk. Bring to a full, rolling boil, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Pour the hot sugar mixture over the dry ingredients and mix until coated.
- Using a small cookie scoop, drop mounds onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons of milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle glaze over firm bites and let set for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, use plant butter and a non-dairy milk alternative. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg