March 02, 2015

Easter Chex Mix

March 02, 2015/ Diane Schmidt

Super fun and easy to make! Package up in plastic baggies for the kiddos!

Ingredients:

2 cups each: corn chex, rice chex

small bag of pretzel sticks

1 c. of semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/2 c. peanut butter

1/4 margarine

1 teaspoon of vanilla

1 1/2 c. powdered sugar

2 cups of pastel candies (we like Easter M&M's)

Directions:

Into large bowl, measure cereal; set aside.
In 1-quart microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave about 30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in vanilla. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag.
Add powdered sugar. Seal bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.