Chex® School Fuel
Recipe from Betty Crocker

Grade this snack A+ for sweet chocolate flavor, extra crunch and easy prep!


Chex® School Fuel

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Servings: 16 servings (1/2 cup each)
Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Related Categories: Appetizers, Quick and Easy Snacks
 
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Ingredients
  • 3/4   cup
    packed brown sugar
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  • 6   tablespoons
    butter or margarine
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  • 3   tablespoons
    light corn syrup
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  • 1/4   teaspoon
    baking soda
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  • 4   cups
    Corn Chex® cereal
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  • 4   cups
    Rice Chex® cereal
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  • 1/4   cup
    semisweet chocolate chips
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Directions
1.
Cover cookie sheet with waxed paper. In large microwavable bowl, microwave brown sugar, butter and corn syrup uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute, until melted and smooth. Stir in baking soda until dissolved. Stir in cereals.
2.
Microwave on High 3 minutes, stirring each minute. Spread on cookie sheet to cool, about 10 minutes. Break into bite-size pieces.
3.
In microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips uncovered on High about 1 minute 30 seconds or until chocolate can be stirred smooth (bowl will be hot). Drizzle chocolate over snack. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until chocolate is set. Store in airtight container.

Stove-Top Directions:
Cover cookie sheet with waxed paper. In Dutch oven, cook brown sugar, butter and corn syrup over low heat, stirring frequently, until melted. Stir in baking soda until dissolved. Stir in cereals. Cook over medium-high heat 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until cereal is evenly coated. Spread on cookie sheet to cool, about 10 minutes. Break into bite-size pieces. In 1-quart saucepan, melt chocolate chips over low heat, stirring frequently. Drizzle chocolate over snack. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until chocolate is set. Store in airtight container.

Tip:
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Microwave Directions: No change. Stove-Top Directions: After stirring in cereals, cook over medium heat.

Nutrition information
Calories 160 (Calories from Fat 50); Total Fat 5g (Saturated Fat 3g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 10mg; Sodium 190mg; Total Carbohydrate 26g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 14g); Protein 1g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 8%; Vitamin C 2%; Calcium 6%; Iron 25%. Exchanges: 1/2 Starch; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1 Fat. Carbohydrate Choices: 2. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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