Connecticut is known as the Nutmeg State, and this frosted mix brings out the sweet spiciness of nutmeg—once a very valuable spice and still prized for its singular flavor.
Frosted Nutmeg Cookies Chex™ Party Mix
- Prep Time 10 min
- Total 30 min
- Servings 14
- Ingredients 7
Ingredients
- 4 cups Rice Chex™ cereal
- 2 cups Wheat Chex™ cereal
- 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup from 1 tub (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Vanilla Frosting
Instructions
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Step1In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals.
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Step2In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter uncovered on High about 30 seconds or until melted. Stir in brown sugar, vanilla and nutmeg. Microwave uncovered on High about 30 seconds or until hot; stir. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Microwave uncovered on High 2 to 3 minutes, stirring every minute until mixture just begins to brown. Spread on waxed paper or foil.
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Step3In small microwavable bowl, heat frosting uncovered on High about 15 to 20 seconds, just until melted. Drizzle frosting over cereal mixture. Refrigerate 15 to 20 minutes or until set.
Nutrition
140
Calories
4g
Total Fat
1g
Protein
25g
Total Carbohydrate
11g
Sugars
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories
- 140
- Calories from Fat
- 35
- Total Fat
- 4g
- 6%
- Saturated Fat
- 2g
- 9%
- Trans Fat
- 1/2g
- Cholesterol
- 5mg
- 2%
- Sodium
- 160mg
- 7%
- Potassium
- 55mg
- 2%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 25g
- 8%
- Dietary Fiber
- 1g
- 6%
- Sugars
- 11g
- Protein
- 1g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 6%
- 6%
- Vitamin C
- 2%
- 2%
- Calcium
- 6%
- 6%
- Iron
- 30%
- 30%
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
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