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Line a half baking sheet pan (11×17) with a silicone mat. Make sure the edges of the pan are also buttered.
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Make traditional Rice Krispie treats by microwaving 3 Tbsp butter and marshmallows on high for 2 minutes in large bowl. Stir in the Rice Krispie cereal.
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Work quickly to spread and press the Rice Krispie mixture into the prepared pan.
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Preheat oven to 425° F. Toast almonds for about 3 minutes on a sheet pan in the hot oven. Set the nuts aside but leave the oven on.
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Sprinkle your cup of old-fashioned oats on top of your Rice Krispie treat layer.
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Melt brown sugar and 2 sticks of butter together with salt to make the caramel. While stirring constantly, use medium high heat and cook the caramel for a few minutes until it is bubbly and turned a golden caramel color.
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Pour the hot caramel all over the Rice Krispie treats and spread it to the edges of the pan.
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Place pan into the 425° F oven for just a few minutes until the caramel starts to bubble.
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Pull pan out of the oven. While still hot, sprinkle with mini chocolate chips.
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Sprinkle a layer of toasted chopped almonds.
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It needs to cool, so you can cut into squares. If you’re in a hurry, you can cool it quickly for 20 minutes in the freezer.
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To finish it off, add a sprinkling of dried cranberries on top. You may have to press these in with your hands.