Valentine's Day Chex Mix

Looking for a fun, easy Valentine's Day treat idea that your kids can help out making? Well, look no further! This is a good old Betty Crocker Recipe. Feel free to add any variation of candy you like to make the recipe your own. This is a perfect solution to your need to supply Valentine's Day classroom treats for your children. If you want to get even more creative, allow your child to decorate a paper lunch bag using stamps, heart cutouts, markers and crayons. Fill the bag with the chex mix and tie with a festive bow! You have an inexpensive treat that everyone will love! :)

Valentine's Day Chex Mix

Prep Time: 10 Min

Total Time : 25 Min

Serves : 22 People

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:
1.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.

2.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.

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

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

Blessings,

Sarah