Description
This Sweet Chex Mix recipe combines crunchy Rice and Corn Chex cereals with pretzels, chocolate chips, and peanut butter M&Ms for a delightful snack. Coated in a smooth chocolate butter mixture and dusted with powdered sugar, this easy-to-make treat is perfect for parties, movie nights, or anytime you crave a sweet and salty snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 2 cups Corn Chex cereal
- 1 cup pretzels
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup peanut butter M&Ms
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt butter and chocolate chips: In a saucepan over low heat, gently melt together the unsalted butter and chocolate chips, stirring frequently to prevent burning and achieve a smooth mixture.
- Add peanut butter and vanilla: Stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract into the melted chocolate and butter mixture until fully smooth and well combined.
- Combine cereals and pretzels: In a large mixing bowl, combine the Rice Chex cereal, Corn Chex cereal, and pretzels, ensuring even distribution.
- Coat the cereal mixture: Pour the warm chocolate peanut butter mixture over the cereal and pretzel mix, stirring gently to coat everything thoroughly.
- Spread on baking sheet: Transfer the coated mix to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and spread it out evenly to cool and set.
- Sprinkle powdered sugar: While the mixture is still warm, sprinkle powdered sugar evenly over the top to add sweetness and a lightly powdery texture.
- Add peanut butter M&Ms: Fold in the peanut butter M&Ms gently to incorporate them without breaking the candies.
- Cool and serve: Allow the mix to cool completely on the baking sheet so the chocolate sets and the mix becomes crunchy before serving.
Notes
- Use low heat when melting chocolate and butter to avoid seizing or burning the chocolate.
- You can substitute peanut butter M&Ms with regular M&Ms or Reese’s Pieces for variation.
- Store the mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week for optimal freshness.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure pretzels are certified gluten-free.
- This mix is perfect for parties and makes a great homemade gift when packaged in decorative bags.
