Chocolate

Chocolate Pecan Pie Snack Mix

4:15 AM

Chocolate Pecan Pie Snack Mix

4 cups Rice Chex

4 cups Chocolate Chex

4 cups Honey Nut Chex

2 cups coarsely chopped pecans, toasted

1 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup butter, cubed

1/3 cup light corn syrup

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

2 tablespoons shortening


In a large bowl, combine cereals and pecans. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine brown sugar, butter and corn syrup. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 minutes, stirring once. Whisk in baking soda. Pour over cereal mixture; toss to coat. Cook the cereal mixture in batches on high in a microwave-safe bowl for 3 minutes, stirring every minute. Spread onto lined baking sheets to cool completely. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cereal mixture; refrigerate until set. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Chocolate

Chocolate Seed and Nut Mix

8:00 AM



Chocolate Seed and Nut Mix

1 cup salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas
1 cup unblanched almonds
1 cup unsalted sunflower kernels
1 cup walnut halves
1 cup dried apricots
1 cup dark chocolate chips

Place all ingredients in a large bowl; toss to combine. Store in an airtight container.