200-Calorie Treat: Crunchy Munchy Balls

Indulge in a bit of Vanilla Caramel-Pecan crunchin and munchin, and fit it all into your healthy diet with these lower-calorie snack balls.

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200-Calorie Treat: Crunchy Munchy Balls

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10 minutes

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    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
    • 1/2 cup sugar (or Splenda)
    • 1/4 cup light margarine
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 4 cups Rice Chex
    • 1 cup pecans, chopped
    • 1 cup coconut (optional)

    Directions

    1. 1In a large saucepan. combine the corn syrup, sugar (or Splenda), and light margarine together. Heat over medium high heat and bring to a boil.
    2. 2Allow mixture to boil for 2-3 minutes, stirring as it boils.
    3. 3Remove caramel from the heat, add vanilla, baking soda, salt.
    4. 4Pour Rice Chex and pecans (and coconut, if you please) in a large bowl. Drizzle caramel mixture over the cereal. Toss to coat.
    5. 5Allow the mixture to cool for 3-5 minutes, then press it into 8-10 3-inch balls. Cool completely before biting right in!

    Categories: Desserts, Brownies & Bars, 30 Minutes Or Less

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