Sugar Cookie Chex Mix Recipe
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Sugar Cookie Chex Mix Recipe
Description
This recipe uses rice Chex cereal as the base, which is coated with a mixture of melted butter, granulated sugar, water, and vanilla heated in the microwave to create a sticky glaze. The coated cereal is microwaved further, stirring regularly to achieve even caramelization. Afterwards, it is dusted with powdered sugar for additional sweetness and to evoke the look of sugar cookies.
Melted white vanilla baking chips are drizzled over the cooled mix and finished with edible glitter or sprinkles for a decorative touch. The mix hardens as it cools, making a crunchy, sweet snack mix perfect for holidays or gatherings. The cereal maintains its texture without becoming soggy due to the relatively quick glazing method.
Serving this mix is convenient by spreading on a cookie sheet to cool and harden, then breaking into clusters. It can be stored in an airtight container to preserve crispness.
Ingredients
- 6 c. rice chex cereal
- 1/4 c. butter
- 1/3 c. granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp water
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 c. powdered sugar
- 1/4 c. vanilla baking chips white
- 1to 2 teaspoons edible glitter gluten-free, colored, or sugar sprinkles
Instructions
- In large microwavable bowl, measure cereal; set aside. Line cookie sheet with waxed paper or foil.
- In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter uncovered on High 30 seconds or until melted. Add granulated sugar and water; microwave uncovered on High 30 seconds or until mixture is heated and can be stirred smooth. Stir in vanilla. Pour over cereal, stirring until evenly coated.
- Microwave uncovered on High 4 minutes, stirring every minute, until thoroughly glazed. Sprinkle with powdered sugar; mix well.
- Spread on cookie sheet. In small microwavable bowl, microwave white chocolate uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds, or until it can be stirred smooth. Place in small resealable food-storage plastic bag; cut off small corner of bag. Squeeze bag to drizzle white chocolate over snack mix; sprinkle with edible glitter. Cool until white chocolate is set, about 10 minutes.
Notes
- For easier and more even powdered sugar coating, place the heated mix in a large resealable freezer bag and shake after adding sugar.
- Allow the cereal mixture to cool 1 to 2 minutes after heating before shaking with powdered sugar to prevent clumping.
- Using waxed paper or foil on the cookie sheet helps prevent sticking as the mixture cools and hardens.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 14servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 483 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 483kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 101g | 34% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 35mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 141mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 105IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 3.2mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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