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Buckeye Chex Mix

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Apr 20, 2016
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This sweet snack is a tribute to the Buckeye State of Ohio, featuring the irresistible pairing of the chocolate and peanut butter flavors found in buckeye candies.

Buckeye Chex Mix

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 20 min
  • Servings 22
  • Ingredients 6
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Ingredients

  • 6 cups Chocolate Chex™ cereal
  • 1 cup hazelnuts (filberts)
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 package (8 oz) chocolate-covered Reese's peanut butter cups miniatures (1 1/2 cups)

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. In large microwavable bowl, mix cereal and hazelnuts.
  • Step 
    2
    In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave peanut butter, brown sugar and butter uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave 30 seconds to 1 minute longer or until mixture is boiling; stir. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
  • Step 
    3
    Microwave uncovered on High 3 minutes, stirring and scraping bowl every minute. Spread on cookie sheet; refrigerate 5 minutes to cool. Stir in peanut butter candies. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition

200 Calories
11g Total Fat
4g Protein
20g Total Carbohydrate
11g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
200
Calories from Fat
100
Total Fat
11g
17%
Saturated Fat
2 1/2g
12%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
150mg
6%
Potassium
140mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate
20g
7%
Dietary Fiber
1g
7%
Sugars
11g
Protein
4g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
2%
2%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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