Chocolate Chex™ Caramel Crunch

Into large microwavable bowl, measure cereal; set aside. Line cookie sheet with waxed paper.

In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave brown sugar, butter and corn syrup uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute, until melted and smooth. Stir in baking soda until dissolved. Pour over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Microwave on High 3 minutes, stirring every minute. Spread on cookie sheet. Cool 10 minutes. Break into bite-size pieces.

In small microwavable bowl, microwave vanilla baking chips uncovered on High about 1 minute 30 seconds or until chips can be stirred smooth (bowl will be hot). Drizzle over snack. Refrigerate until set. Store in tightly covered container.

Healthy: Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is gluten free. Products and ingredient sources can change.

Techniques: Instead of using waxed paper, you can spray the cookie sheet with cooking spray or line with nonstick foil.

Serving Size: Calories 170 (Calories from Fat 60); Total Fat 7g (Saturated Fat 3 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 10mg; Sodium 170mg; Total Carbohydrate 27g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 18g); Protein 1g

% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 8%; Vitamin C 2%; Calcium 6%; Iron 25%

Exchanges: 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 Carbohydrate Choice

MyPyramid Servings: 1 tsp Fats & Oils; 0 oz-eq Grains; 0 oz-eq Meat & Beans