Lemony Snack Mix

Name: Lemony Snack Mix
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2-3/4 quarts.
Ingredients: 5 cups Rice Chex; 4 cups Corn Chex; 1-1/2 cups white baking chips; 4 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/4 cup yellow coarse sugar, optional

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min. YIELD: 2-3/4 quarts.

I'm on a gluten-restricted diet. I came up with this snack mix one day when I wanted something fast and easy that tasted like lemon bars. It makes a great gift, and folks love the light and fresh citrus flavor. —Patricia Sensenich, Olanthe, Kansas

Ingredients

5 cups Rice Chex
4 cups Corn Chex
1-1/2 cups white baking chips
4 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup yellow coarse sugar, optional

Directions

1. Place cereals in a large bowl. In top of a double boiler or a metal bowl over hot water, melt baking chips with lemon zest and juice; stir until smooth. Stir in butter until blended.
2. Pour over cereal; toss to coat. Add confectioners' sugar and, if desired, coarse sugar; toss to coat. Spread onto waxed paper to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 288 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 215mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

We are no longer supporting IE (Internet Explorer) as we strive to provide site experiences for browsers that support new web standards and security practices.

We recommend our users to update the browser.