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Chex™ and Candy Squares

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Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated Sep 18, 2020
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When you combine cashews, chocolate and caramel, you know the results will be spectacular! Two thumbs up for these easy bars.

Chex™ and Candy Squares

  • Prep Time 10 min
  • Total 1 hr 35 min
  • Ingredients 7
  • Servings 36
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In medium bowl, break up cookie dough. Stir or knead in cashews. With floured fingers, press dough in bottom of pan to form crust. (DO NOT EAT RAW COOKIE DOUGH AFTER PRESSING DOUGH IN PAN WITH FLOURED FINGERS.) Bake 18 to 23 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Step 
    2
    In 3-quart saucepan, cook and stir chocolate chips, caramel topping and flour over low heat until smooth.
  • Step 
    3
    Remove from heat; stir in cereal and 1/2 cup of the baking bits. Spread evenly over crust. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup baking bits; press in lightly. Cool completely, about 1 hour. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 6 rows.

Nutrition

170 Calories
7g Total Fat
2g Protein
25g Total Carbohydrate
15g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Bar
Calories
170
Calories from Fat
60
Total Fat
7g
11%
Saturated Fat
2 1/2g
13%
Trans Fat
1/2g
Cholesterol
5mg
2%
Sodium
115mg
5%
Potassium
65mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate
25g
8%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
15g
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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