::Lemon Buddies::

McKayla actually saw this recipe hanging off the side of a Chex display. They seemed easy enough so we decided to give them a try. My camera was dead and then I couldn't find the charger for some reason. So...no pictures...again. Guess I now have an excuse to help McKayla "count" and "measure" so we can make more. No big deal, these only take about 15 minutes! That's with the help of a 5-year-old. These are just like making Muddy Buddies.

::Ingredients::

9 cups Rice Chex cereal (pretty much just the entire smaller box)

1 1/4 cups white/vanilla baking chips

1/4 cup butter or margarine

4 teaspoons grated lemon peel

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 cups powered sugar

::Directions::

1. Into a large bowl, measure (dump in entire box) cereal; set aside.

2. In 1-quart microwaveable bowl, microwave baking chips, butter, lemon peel and juice uncovered on high for 1 minute; stir. Microwave again in 30 second increments; stirring between until mixture can be stirred smooth. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into a 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag.

3. Add powdered sugar. Seal bag; gently shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool. Store in airtight container.