A festive sweet snack featuring crunchy cereal, chocolate, and peanut butter for easy holiday treats.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 6 cups rice or corn Chex cereal
→ Coating
02 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
03 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
04 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter
→ Topping
05 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
06 - 1/2 cup red and green chocolate candies (such as M&Ms)
07 - 1/2 cup mini pretzels (optional)
# Method Steps:
01 - Combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and unsalted butter in a large microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second bursts, stirring after each, until fully melted and smooth, about 1 to 2 minutes.
02 - Add Chex cereal to the melted mixture and gently fold until all cereal pieces are evenly coated.
03 - Place coated cereal into a large sealable bag or container. Add powdered sugar, seal tightly, and shake thoroughly to achieve an even coating.
04 - Spread the coated cereal evenly on a lined baking sheet. Allow to cool for 5 minutes to set the coating.
05 - Transfer cooled cereal to a serving bowl. Gently mix in chocolate candies and mini pretzels, if desired.
