LEMONY SNACK MIX

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 2-3/4 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

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 : Calories 288 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 215mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.