CHEX® MOROCCAN CRUNCH

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Celebrate the C's (cumin, coriander and cinnamon) and the captivating flavor they create in this Chex® snack with the sweetness of fruit and honey.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Snack

Time 1h25m

Yield 21

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1/3 cup butter or margarine
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon dried mint leaves, if desired
8 cups Corn Chex™, Rice Chex™ or Wheat Chex™ cereal (or combination)
2 cups almonds
1 cup chopped dried fruits, currants or raisins
1/4 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger
3 tablespoons honey, if desired

Steps:

Heat oven to 250°F.
In ungreased large roasting pan, melt butter in oven. Stir in seasonings. Stir in cereal and almonds until evenly coated.
Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Stir in dried fruits and ginger. Drizzle with honey. Cool completely, about 15 minutes. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1/2 Cup, Sodium 200 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g