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Clark Griswold™ Nuthouse Chex™ Party Mix

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  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 45 min
  • Servings 29
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Chex™ cereal coated in sweet sugar perfection and salty pretzels make up this festive mix that’s also loaded with just as many nuts as Clark and his gang.
Updated Nov 15, 2019
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Ingredients

  • 6 cups Corn Chex™ or Rice Chex™ cereal
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 cups mini pretzel twists
  • 1 cup white vanilla baking chips
  • 4 tablespoons holiday nonpareils
  • 2 cups salted mixed nuts
  • 1 cup honey-roasted peanuts
  • 1 cup candy-coated chocolate candies (red and green)

Steps

  • 1
    Line 2 large rimmed pans with waxed paper. In large microwavable bowl, add cereal.
  • 2
    In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High 20 to 30 seconds or until melted. Stir in sugar; microwave uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds or until sugar is starting to dissolve. Pour over cereal, stirring until evenly coated.
  • 3
    Microwave uncovered on High 2 to 3 minutes, stirring after every minute, until thoroughly glazed. Spread mixture in one of the pans. Spread pretzels in remaining pan.
  • 4
    In small microwavable bowl, microwave baking chips uncovered on High 45 to 60 seconds, stirring after 45 seconds, until chips are starting to melt. If necessary, continue heating in 15-second increments, stirring after each, until melted and smooth. Transfer melted chips to small resealable food-storage plastic bag; cut small corner off one end of bag.
  • 5
    Drizzle on top of cereal and pretzels; top with nonpareils. Cool 20 to 30 minutes or until drizzle is set. Carefully break apart cereal and pretzels; transfer to large serving bowl. Stir in nuts, peanuts and candies.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Store in covered container at room temperature.
  • tip 2
    Substitute your favorite nut combination in this mix.

Nutrition

230 Calories, 13g Total Fat, 4g Protein, 23g Total Carbohydrate, 12g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/2 Cup
Calories
230
Calories from Fat
120
Total Fat
13g
20%
Saturated Fat
4 1/2g
23%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
5mg
2%
Sodium
170mg
7%
Potassium
135mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate
23g
8%
Dietary Fiber
1g
7%
Sugars
12g
Protein
4g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
2%
2%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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