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Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Snack Mix

From
TerryAnn Moore (Vineland, NJ)
Source
Magazine clipping
Serves
2 qt
Prep
15 min + standing

This mix captures the flavor of chocolate-covered strawberries in a snack you can take anywhere! Sprinkles add a festive touch.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups Rice Chex
  • 2 cups Chocolate Chex
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup seedless strawberry jam
  • 3 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 tsp. almond extract
  • 2 cups ground almonds
  • 1 cup white baking chips
  • Sprinkles, optional

Steps

  1. In a large bowl, combine the cereals. In a microwave, melt the chocolate chips, jam and butter; stir until smooth. Add the extract. Pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat. Sprinkle with almonds; toss to coat.
  2. Immediately spread onto waxed paper. In a microwave, melt white chips; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cereal mixture. If desired, add sprinkles. Let stand until set. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

Per 3/4 cup: 443 cal., 24g fat (9g sat. fat), 11mg chol., 231mg sod., 55g carb. (33g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g pro.

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