Description
This classic version features a rich coating of melted semi-sweet chocolate and creamy peanut butter mixed with crispy Chex cereal. The result is a sweet, salty, and nutty snack that appeals to all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Chex cereal (rice or corn)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 6 cups Chex cereal
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract (or vanilla)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup red and green holiday sprinkles
- 6 cups Chex cereal
- 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup yellow candy melts (optional, for color intensity)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup candy corn
- 6 cups Chex cereal
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup orange sprinkles
- 1/4 cup black sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave on high for 45 seconds then stir, continuing in 15-second intervals until smooth; stir in vanilla extract; pour over Chex cereal and fold gently to coat evenly; transfer to a bag with powdered sugar and shake until dusted; spread on parchment paper to cool and set for 10 minutes before serving.
- Melt white chocolate chips and butter together in a microwave-safe bowl using 30-second intervals until smooth; remove from heat and stir in peppermint extract; pour over Chex cereal and toss to coat; place in a bag with powdered sugar and shake vigorously until covered; while still tacky, sprinkle red and green holiday sprinkles over the top and toss lightly to adhere.
- Melt milk chocolate, white chocolate, and butter together in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth; if using, add yellow candy melts and stir until combined; add vanilla extract and pour over Chex cereal, tossing until coated; transfer to a bag with powdered sugar and shake until well-dusted; gently fold in candy corn pieces until distributed throughout the mix.
- Melt chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter together in the microwave, stirring until smooth; add a drop of orange gel food coloring if desired and stir in vanilla extract; pour over Chex cereal and toss until evenly coated; place in a bag with powdered sugar and shake until fully covered; sprinkle orange and black sprinkles over the top and toss gently to distribute evenly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Ensure the chocolate mixture is warm but not hot when pouring it over the cereal to prevent melting; store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.