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Chocolate Chex® Caramel Crunch

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"Brown sugar and butter turns into caramelly goodness that surrounds Chocolate Chex® cereal for a scrumptious gluten-free snack." — Chex® Cereal

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8 cups Chocolate Chex® cereal
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons margarine or butter

3 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup white vanilla baking chips

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Directions

Into large microwavable bowl, measure cereal; set aside. Line cookie sheet with waxed paper.
In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, 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. Pour over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Microwave on High 3 minutes, stirring every minute. Spread on cookie sheet. Cool 10 minutes. Break into bite-size pieces.
In small microwavable bowl, microwave vanilla baking chips uncovered on High about 1 minute 30 seconds or until chips can be stirred smooth (bowl will be hot). Drizzle over snack. Refrigerate until set. Store in tightly covered container.

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PREP 5 mins
COOK 5 mins
READY IN 15 mins

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Cooking Gluten Free? Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is gluten free. Products and ingredient sources can change.
How-To Instead of using waxed paper, you can spray the cookie sheet with cooking spray or line with nonstick foil.
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Warning: This stuff is highly addictive! My store didn't have chocolate chex so i used all rice chex and drizzled both white and semi-sweet melted chocolate over the top. I also added mini-pretzels for some extra salty/sweet flavor. I started chowing down even before i got the chocolate on it though - just the caramel part is awesome! I made this for christmas gifts for coworkers but i'm going to have to make a second batch just for me!

—Jen

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 15, 2011

I couldn't find chocolate chex so I used rice as some other reviews stated. I found this to be very boring. Maybe it would be better with the chocolate chex.

—sunny

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Jul 14, 2009

This stuff is to die for if you love carmel. I make it with 1/2 rice and 1/2 corn chex cereal and do not use the white chocolate glaze. Sometimes I add some cinnamon for a slight variation. Can't hardly keep the stuff in the house!! HIGHLY RECOMEND.

—Laura B.

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May 10, 2010

So. Addictive. I used corn Chex because our store does not carry fancy-flavored Chex, and after doing an all Chex batch I did one where I added popcorn and pecans. It was amazing. I also added some cinnamon and the pecans kind of roasted and became like those cinnamon roasted pecans at the fair. Delish.

—Esther

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Dec 03, 2009

these were sooooo good. i messed up the drizzle so i scaped it and just put some vanilla chips in. will make again kids went crazy. great snack to keep on hand

—lussier25

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Dec 21, 2010

This is very good, but looked in three stores and unable to find chocolate chex. So I used cinnamin chex and added cocoa powder. Yummy...

—trisha

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Apr 15, 2010

I used half rice and half corn chex and omitted the drizzle.... Sooooooo yummy

—Wendi

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Jan 25, 2011

So good and easy. I have never bothered with the white chocolate, because I think its sweet enough with out it.

—chelmke

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Nutrition

Calories
181 kcal
9%

Carbohydrates
29.5 g
10%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
6.7 g
10%

Fiber
0.7 g
3%

Protein
1.7 g
3%

Sodium
233 mg
9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Chocolate Chex(R) Caramel Crunch

Serving Size: 1/16 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 16
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 181
Calories from Fat: 60

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.7g 10 %
Saturated Fat 1.8g 9 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 233mg 9 %
** Potassium 51mg 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 29.5g 10 %
** Dietary Fiber 0.7g 3 %
Protein 1.7g 3 %
** Sugars 13g
** Vitamin A 4 %
** Vitamin C < 1 %
** Calcium < 1 %
** Iron < 1 %
** Thiamin < 1 %
** Niacin < 1 %
** Vitamin B6 < 1 %
** Magnesium < 1 %
** Folate < 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.