Monday, January 25, 2010

TMTT: Valentine Chex Mix




Note: My boys love Chex Mix so I know they will love this Valentine version!
 
Valentine Chex Mix

Ingredients:
9 cups Rice Chex® cereal
1 cup white vanilla baking chips
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup butter or margarine
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup red, white and pink candy-coated chocolate candies
1/4 cup red or pink jimmies sprinkles

Directions:
In large bowl, place cereal. In small microwavable bowl, microwave baking chips, peanut butter and butter uncovered on High 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth. Pour peanut butter mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated.

Place 1/2 of the cereal mixture in 1-gallon food-storage plastic bag. Add powdered sugar. Seal bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool, about 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, stir candies and sprinkles into remaining cereal mixture. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool, about 15 minutes.

In serving bowl, mix both cereal mixtures. Store in airtight container.

Recipe Source: Betty Crocker


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7 comments:

  1. What a great idea! I never thought of making this with a Valentine's Day twist!

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  2. This is PERFECT I'm sending out valentines day gift bags and this will be a perfect addition. Thanks so much, saved it to my favorites.

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  3. This is an awesome recipe and I would LOVE to feature it on my website. My sons are going to love you. lol I have never thought about making themed Chec Mix. This is a really neat recipe. Thank you for posting it.

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  4. Sounds delish!! :D What a great treat for Valentine's!!

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  5. What a great idea! I think I'll make up a batch to share with my grandson's preschool class.

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  6. Yum! It looks wonderful. Thank you for sharing it.

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  7. Very colorful and so perfect for February :) -
    Julie@comehaveapeace

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