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Licorice Lovers Chex Mix

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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Oct 23, 2012
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Bite-size pieces of black licorice add loads of flavor to this mix inspired by the heart of coal country.

Licorice Lovers Chex Mix

  • Prep Time 10 min
  • Total 10 min
  • Servings 24
  • Ingredients 7
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Ingredients

  • 1 box (14 oz) Multi-Bran Chex™ cereal
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon coarse (kosher or sea) salt
  • 2 cups small pretzel squares
  • 2 cups dry-roasted peanuts
  • 1 cup black licorice pieces (1/2 inch each)
  • 1 cup red licorice pieces (1/2 inch each)

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In large microwavable bowl, place cereal.
  • Step 
    2
    In 1-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter uncovered on High about 30 seconds or until melted. Pour over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Sprinkle salt over cereal. Microwave uncovered on High 3 to 4 minutes, stirring every minute.
  • Step 
    3
    Stir in remaining ingredients. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition

220 Calories
9g Total Fat
5g Protein
30g Total Carbohydrate
10g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
220
Calories from Fat
80
Total Fat
9g
14%
Saturated Fat
2g
11%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
5mg
2%
Sodium
390mg
16%
Potassium
150mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate
30g
10%
Dietary Fiber
3g
12%
Sugars
10g
Protein
5g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
35%
35%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 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 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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