Valentine Chex® Mix
Recipe from Betty Crocker

Red, white and pink make a lovely Chex® mix, especially when it's ready in just 30 minutes!


Valentine Chex® Mix

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Servings: 22 servings (1/2 cup each)
Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Related Categories: Appetizers, Quick and Easy, Valentine's Day
 
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Ingredients
  • 9   cups
    Rice Chex® cereal (gluten free)
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  • 1   cup
    white vanilla baking chips
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  • 1/2   cup
    peanut butter
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  • 1/4   cup
    butter or margarine
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  • 3/4   cup
    powdered sugar
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  • 1/2   cup
    red, white and pink candy-coated chocolate candies
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  • 1/4   cup
    red or pink jimmies sprinkles
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Directions
1.
In large bowl, place cereal. In small microwavable bowl, microwave baking chips, peanut butter and butter uncovered on High 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth. Pour peanut butter mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated.
2.
Place 1/2 of the cereal mixture in 1-gallon food-storage plastic bag. Add powdered sugar. Seal bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool, about 15 minutes.
3.
Meanwhile, stir candies and sprinkles into remaining cereal mixture. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool, about 15 minutes.
4.
In serving bowl, mix both cereal mixtures. Store in airtight container.
Nutrition information
Calories 200 (Calories from Fat 90); Total Fat 10g (Saturated Fat 5g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 5mg; Sodium 160mg; Total Carbohydrate 25g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 16g); Protein 3g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 4%; Vitamin C 4%; Calcium 6%; Iron 15%. Exchanges: 1 Starch; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 2 Fat. Carbohydrate Choices: 1 1/2. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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