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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Dec 10, 2012
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Red Hot Holiday Trends - A surefire way to lure elves back from the North Pole—combine candy sprinkles, maple syrup and tiny doughnuts (made from Cheerios!) for an irresistible mix. Every Elf on the Shelf® will love this!

Elf Food

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 40 min
  • Servings 18
  • Ingredients 8
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup white vanilla baking chips
  • 1/2 cup Cheerios™ cereal
  • 2 tablespoons candy sprinkles
  • 6 cups Corn Chex™ or Rice Chex™ cereal
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 2 cups miniature marshmallows

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In small microwavable bowl, melt white vanilla baking chips uncovered on High 30 to 45 seconds or until they can be stirred smooth. Stir in Cheerios cereal. Spread on waxed paper in single layer; top with sprinkles. Let stand until set, about 30 minutes. Break into pieces; reserve.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, place Chex cereal in large microwavable bowl.
  • Step 
    3
    In 2-cup glass measuring cup, melt butter uncovered on High about 30 seconds. Add brown sugar and maple syrup; microwave uncovered on High about 30 seconds or until mixture is boiling. Pour over Chex cereal in bowl, stirring until evenly coated.
  • Step 
    4
    Microwave Chex cereal mixture uncovered on High 3 to 4 minutes, stirring every minute, until mixture just begins to brown. Spread on waxed paper or foil. Cool completely, about 15 minutes. Break into bite-size pieces. Stir in miniature marshmallows and reserved Cheerios cereal pieces. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition

150 Calories
6g Total Fat
1g Protein
24g Total Carbohydrate
14g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
150
Calories from Fat
50
Total Fat
6g
9%
Saturated Fat
4g
20%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
10mg
3%
Sodium
150mg
6%
Potassium
35mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate
24g
8%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
14g
Protein
1g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
6%
6%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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