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Pink Powder Puff Crunch

Strawberry-flavored gelatin is the secret ingredient that makes this crunchy fun snack sparkly pink and flavorful.
Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 30 min
Makes: 24 servings (1/2 cup each)
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9cups Rice Chex® cereal
1 1/2cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/4cup butter or margarine
1teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2cups powdered sugar
1box (8-serving size) strawberry-flavored gelatin
1.Measure cereal into large bowl.
2.In 1-quart microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and butter uncovered on High 1 minute. Stir; microwave 30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in vanilla. Pour over cereal, stirring until evenly coated.
3.In large food-storage plastic bag, mix powdered sugar and gelatin. Add cereal mixture. Seal bag and shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper; cool about 15 minutes. Store in airtight container.
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We like Rice Chex® cereal in this crispy snack, but Corn Chex® cereal would be tasty too.
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The bowl with the melted chocolate chips will be hot as it comes from the microwave oven. Handle it with pot holders.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 170 (Calories from Fat 45); Total Fat 5g (Saturated Fat 3g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 5mg; Sodium 130mg; Total Carbohydrate 28g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 20g); Protein 2Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 4%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 4%; Iron 15Exchanges: 1/2 Starch; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 2 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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