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Gluten-Free German Chocolate Cake Chex™ Muddy Buddies™

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  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 60 min
  • Servings 23
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This yummy snack mix has all the flavor of German chocolate cake, one to mimic the chocolate cake and the other to mimic the frosting!
By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated May 15, 2014
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Ingredients

Caramel-Pecan-Coconut Frosting Chex Mix™

  • 20 gluten-free caramels, unwrapped
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons whipping cream
  • 4 cups Honey Nut Chex™ or Rice Chex™ cereal
  • 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
  • 3/4 cup pecan halves, coarsely chopped

Chocolate Cake Chex Mix™

  • 4 cups Chocolate Chex™ cereal or Rice Chex™ cereal
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 4 oz sweet baking chocolate or semisweet baking chocolate, chopped
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 300°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking parchment paper.
  • 2
    In large microwavable bowl, microwave caramels, 2 tablespoons butter and the cream uncovered on High 2 to 3 minutes, stirring after each minute, until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth. Add Honey Nut Chex cereal, coconut and pecan halves; stir until evenly coated. Pour mixture into pan. Bake 15 minutes. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • 3
    In another large microwavable bowl, place Chocolate Chex cereal. In small microwavable bowl, microwave 1/4 cup butter uncovered on High about 30 seconds or until melted. Stir in chopped chocolate. Microwave uncovered on High 30 seconds. Stir; continue microwaving and stirring until mixture is smooth, about 1 minute longer, microwaving in 30-second increments. Pour chocolate mixture over cereal; toss until well coated.
  • 4
    In large resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix powdered sugar and cocoa. Add chocolate-coated cereal mixture; shake until evenly coated. To serve, layer the chocolate and caramel Chex Mixes in a clear glass bowl. Store covered.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is gluten free. Products and ingredient sources can change.
  • tip 2
    Look for decorated cellophane bags in craft or paper goods stores. Fill with this extra-special mix, and tie with festive ribbons for a gift.

Nutrition

200 Calories, 9g Total Fat, 2g Protein, 27g Total Carbohydrate, 14g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
200
Calories from Fat
90
Total Fat
9g
15%
Saturated Fat
4g
21%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
10mg
3%
Sodium
150mg
6%
Potassium
100mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate
27g
9%
Dietary Fiber
1g
6%
Sugars
14g
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
6%
6%
Vitamin C
2%
2%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
1 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 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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