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

Test Kitchen Approved

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

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.
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.

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