Dessert for 16
Chocolate Cereal Bites
Crisp cereal gets coated with peanut butter chocolate, tossed with powdered sugar, and cooled into a sweet snack.
$4.25for 4 servings
$1.06 per serving$4.25 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
- 15 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 16servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chocolate chips and baking chocolate$0.45/oz typical | 12 oz | $5.40Typical price |
| Peanut butter$0.14/oz typical | 11 oz | $1.58Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Rice$0.08/oz typical | 12 oz | $0.96Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $16.99 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSalt and pepperSyrups, molasses, powdered sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 package (12 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 box (12 oz) rice chex or corn chex
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar (optional)
Steps
- Place the cereal in a large bowl and set it aside.
- Microwave the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter in a large bowl for 30 seconds, then stir.
- Microwave the mixture for 20 to 30 seconds more and stir until smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla and salt, then pour the coating over the cereal.
- Fold gently until coated, toss with the powdered sugar, and cool for 5 minutes.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- Rice for Quinoa, couscous, barleyabout $0.12/oz more at typical prices
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