Cereal

I'm in love with Chocolate Chex cereal. I've tried many others that have attempted to add chocolate to the so called healthy cereal and they don't compare . I've even told Scott that I have this fear that they will stop making this cereal. When I didn't see it at Meijers the other day I thought my nightmare was coming true. Thankfully Target saved the day. I tend to crave sweet things late at night and this is the perfect alternative to ice cream (which is what I really want).

I've even had Kate make me the recipe that comes on the side of the box. She brought these special treats to the Tiger's game. They were oh so delicious.

Now, I've come across this recipe! Mmmmmmm. Mom, if you feel like making these for the cabin this weekend - you have my permission! I might suggest making a double.


Chocolate Chex® Caramel Corn Bars

Treat the kids to a crunchy new snack combining Chocolate Chex® cereal, pretzels and popcorn neatly packed in a bar. Yum! Prep Time:10 min Start to Finish:40 min Makes:32 bars

Ingredients:

4	cups popped Pop•Secret® Light butter flavor microwave popcorn (from 3-oz bag)
4	cups Chocolate Chex® cereal
1	cup pretzel sticks, coarsely broken
1/2	cup packed brown sugar
1/2	cup light corn syrup
1/3	cup butter or margarine
1/4	cup semisweet chocolate chips

Preparation Directions:

-1.	Microwave Directions: Butter bottom and sides 13x9-inch pan. Remove and discard unpopped kernels from popped popcorn. In large bowl, mix popcorn, cereal and pretzels; set aside. In 2-quart microwavable measuring cup, microwave brown sugar, corn syrup and butter uncovered on High about 2 minutes or until boiling, stirring after 1 minute. Pour over cereal mixture in bowl, stirring until evenly coated. Press firmly in pan. In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips uncovered 30 to 60 seconds or until chips can be stirred smooth. Drizzle over bars. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Cut into 8 rows by 4 rows.
1.	Butter bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan. Remove and discard unpopped kernels from popped popcorn. In large bowl, mix popcorn, cereal and pretzels; set aside.
2.	In 1-quart saucepan, heat brown sugar, corn syrup and butter to boiling over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Boil 1 minute; remove from heat.
3.	Pour over cereal mixture in bowl, stirring until evenly coated. Press firmly in pan.
4.	In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips uncovered 30 to 60 seconds or until chips can be stirred smooth. Drizzle over bars. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Cut into 8 rows by 4 rows.
Microwave Directions: Butter bottom and sides 13x9-inch pan. Remove and discard unpopped kernels from popped popcorn. In large bowl, mix popcorn, cereal and pretzels; set aside. In 2-quart microwavable measuring cup, microwave brown sugar, corn syrup and butter uncovered on High about 2 minutes or until boiling, stirring after 1 minute. Pour over cereal mixture in bowl, stirring until evenly coated. Press firmly in pan. In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips uncovered 30 to 60 seconds or until chips can be stirred smooth. Drizzle over bars. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Cut into 8 rows by 4 rows.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change.

1 Serving: Calories 80 (Calories from Fat 25); Total Fat 3g (Saturated Fat 1 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 5mg; Sodium 70mg; Total Carbohydrate 13g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 7g); Protein 0g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 2%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 0%; Iron 8% Exchanges: 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.