BUCKEYE CHEX MIX

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This sweet snack is a tribute to the Buckeye State of Ohio, featuring the irresistible pairing of the chocolate and peanut butter flavors found in buckeye candies.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Snack

Time 20m

Yield 22

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

6 cups Chocolate Chex™ cereal
1 cup hazelnuts (filberts)
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1 package (8 oz) chocolate-covered Reese's peanut butter cups miniatures (1 1/2 cups)

Steps:

Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. In large microwavable bowl, mix cereal and hazelnuts.
In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave peanut butter, brown sugar and butter uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave 30 seconds to 1 minute longer or until mixture is boiling; stir. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
Microwave uncovered on High 3 minutes, stirring and scraping bowl every minute. Spread on cookie sheet; refrigerate 5 minutes to cool. Stir in peanut butter candies. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g