Recipe By : General Mills, Chex Recipes
Serving Size : 18 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Snacks
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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9 cups chex(R) cereal -- (any variety)
6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
--1 cup
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup margarine or butter
--do not use spread or tub products
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Measure cereal into large bowl; set aside. Microwave chocolate chips,
peanut butler and margarine in 1-quart microwavable bowl uncovered on High
1 minute; stir. Microwave 30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred
smooth. Stir in vanilla. Pour chocolate mixture over cereal in bowl,
stirring until evenly coated. Pour into large plastic food-storage bag; add
powdered sugar. Seal bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper to
cool. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.
9 cups snack.
Important: Because microwaves cook differently, times are approximate.
Range-Top Directions: Measure cereal into large bowl; set aside. Heat
chocolate chips, peanut butter and margarine in 1-quart saucepan over low
heat, stirring frequently, until melted. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
Continue as directed above.
Reduced-Fat Recipe: Omit margarine and vanilla.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft); No changes.
1 serving (1/2 cup) Regular Recipe: 210 calories (80 calories from fat); 9
g fat (3 g saturated); 0 mg cholesterol; 210 mg sodium; 30 g carbohydrate
(1 g dietary fiber); 3 g protein.
Reduced-Fat Recipe: 180 calories (50 calories from fat); 6 g fat (2.5 g
saturated); 0 mg cholesterol; 190 mg sodium; 309 carbohydrate (1 g dietary
fiber); 3 g protein.
