Love at First Bite: Valentine’s Day Chex Mix

This is an easy and delicious Valentine’s Day treat that everyone can enjoy. Have the kids take it to school, bring it to the office or treat yourself. Chocolate and peanut butter, guaranteed way to anyone’s heart!

4 ½ cups Rice Chex® cereal

½ cup white vanilla baking chips

¼ cup peanut butter

2 tablespoons butter or margarine

1/3 cup powdered sugar

¼ cup red, white and pink candy-coated chocolate candies

2 tablespoons red or pink sprinkles

Place cereal in medium bowl. In small microwavable bowl, microwave vanilla 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; cool about 15 minutes.

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

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

Add a special touch:

Look for decorative cellophane bags in craft or paper goods stores. Fill with this extra-special mix and tie with festive ribbons for a Valentine gift.

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