Thursday, December 07, 2006

RECIPE of the Day - 12/07/2006


This is a great alternative to the traditional "chex mix". It has some of the same components, but is really delicious with the dried cranberries, coconut and nuts. This is a definite must for the appetizer table when entertaining.


Festive Christmas Mix

2 C. wheat cereal squares
2 C. rice cereal squares
2 C. corn cereal squares
2 C. oat cereal squares
2 C. flaked coconut
1 C. slivered almonds
1 C. pecan pieces
1 C. sweetened dried cranberries
1/2 C. butter
1 C. honey

Line 2 15x10x1 pans with aluminum foil or parchment paper; spray well with cooking spray. Layer half of the cereal, coconut, nuts and cranberries in each pan. Gently mix with hands or wooden spoon.

In a 2-cup glass measure, microwave butter on high for 1 minute, or until melted. Measure honey in same glass measure; whisk to combine. Drizzle half of the butter mixture over each pan of cereal mixture; gently stir with spoon to coat mixture.

Bake at 325 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until coconut turns light golden brown, stirring every 10 minutes. Cool pans on wire racks.

Makes about 14 cups.

194 calories per 1/2 cup serving.

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