Crunchy Cranberry Cinnamon Snack Food

CRUNCHY CRANBERRY-CINNAMON SNACK

Steps:

• Mix sugar and cinnamon.
• In large microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High about 40 seconds or until melted. Stir in cereals until evenly coated. Microwave 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute.
• Sprinkle half of the sugar mixture evenly over cereal; stir. Sprinkle with remaining sugar mixture; stir. Microwave 1 minute. Stir in cranberries. Spread on paper towels to cool, about 15 minutes. Store in airtight container.

CRANBERRY CRUNCH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Mix oats, flour and brown sugar in large bowl.
• Cut in 1/2 cup butter using fork until crumbly.
• Pat 1/2 mixture in bottom of 9x9 square pan that has been greased.
• I use cooking spray.
• Cover with cranberry sauce that has been broken into small pieces.
• Cover cranberry sauce with remaining oats mixture.
• Bake@ 350 degrees for 45.
• Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

CRANBERRY CRUNCH COOKIES

Steps:

• Directions.
• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a small bowl combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt; set aside.
• 2. In large mixing bowl beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Beat in brown sugar and granulated sugar until well combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in eggs and vanilla until combined. Gradually beat in flour mixture until well combined. Stir in cereal (dough will be thick and chunky).
• 3. Drop dough by well-rounded teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden. Transfer cookies to wire rack to cool. Makes about 4 dozen.
• Nutrition Facts.
• Calories 103, Total Fat (g) 5, Saturated Fat (g) 3, Monounsaturated Fat (g) 1, Cholesterol (mg) 19, Sodium (mg) 66, Carbohydrate (g) 14, Total Sugar (g) 6, Fiber (g) 1, Protein (g) 1, Calcium (DV%) 1, Iron (DV%) 3, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.